Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

The video tutorial explains figurative language, focusing on idioms, adages, and proverbs. It highlights how these expressions differ from literal meanings and are culturally specific. The tutorial provides strategies for understanding them using context clues and dictionaries, with examples like 'in hot water' and 'don't count your chickens before they are hatched'.

What is the primary characteristic of figurative language?

• It is exclusive to one culture.

• It is only used in written language.

• It involves expressions with meanings different from their literal interpretations.

• It uses words with their literal meanings.

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

• In hot water.

• Actions speak louder than words.

• The early bird catches the worm.

What does the idiom 'in hot water' mean?

• To be in a comfortable situation.

• To be in a difficult or troublesome situation.

• To be literally sitting in hot water.

• To be in a relaxed state.

What advice does the adage 'don't count your chickens before they are hatched' give?

• Chickens are difficult to manage.

• Always count your resources.

• Plan ahead for future events.

• Do not assume success before it happens.

How can you find the meaning of an idiom if context clues are not available?

• By guessing based on the words used.

• By ignoring the idiom.

• By using a dictionary, focusing on the main word of the idiom.

• By asking a friend.