Figurative Language

Front

"The camera loves me!"

Back

Photos of me are always really good.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Front

The car is a dinosaur so we better buy a new one.

Back

The car is very old.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Metaphor: "After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."

Back

Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...

Back

She said something embarrassing.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

walking on eggshells

Back

She is trying not to upset anyone.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

Sit tight

Back

Don't move

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

What does it really mean: "She was pulling my leg."

Back

She was joking with me.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

At twelve years old, Jenna is like a blooming flower.

Back

Jenna is growing up.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

At the recital, Olivia's fingers danced over the keyboard.

Back

Olivia played the piano easily and beautifully.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Sally is the sun in my life

Back

Sally is important to me.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D