Understanding Idioms and Non-Literal Language

Understanding Idioms and Non-Literal Language

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial introduces the concepts of literal and non-literal language. It explains that literal language means words convey their exact meaning, while non-literal language involves words meaning something different from their literal interpretation. The tutorial includes examples and interactive practice games to help students distinguish between the two. It concludes with an assignment to reinforce learning.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between literal and non-literal language?

Non-literal language is always true.

Literal language means exactly what it says.

Non-literal language means exactly what it says.

Literal language uses metaphors.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of literal language?

She has a heart of gold.

He is a night owl.

It's raining cats and dogs.

The sky is blue.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question can help you determine if a statement is non-literal?

Does it rhyme?

Is it a metaphor?

Is it a simile?

Could it really happen?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If someone says, 'I'll start studying when pigs fly,' what do they mean?

They will study soon.

They will never study.

They love pigs.

They are studying now.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'my book weighs a ton' imply?

The book is very light.

The book is very heavy.

The book is new.

The book is old.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean if someone is described as 'mule-headed'?

They are very fast.

They are very stubborn.

They are very kind.

They are very intelligent.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'shake a leg' mean?

Move faster.

Dance quickly.

Sit down.

Stand still.

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