The Phantom Tollbooth - Idioms

The Phantom Tollbooth - Idioms

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Literal vs. Nonliteral Language

• A literal meaning of a word or phrase is the meaning of the words exactly as they say. Example: It is raining hard.

• Nonliteral or figurative meaning of a word or phrase is a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words. Example: It is raining cats and dogs.

Idioms

• Idioms are phrases or expressions that mean something other than the literal meaning of their individual words.

• The literal meanings of idioms don't make sense. Example: I had to eat y words.

• Idioms are types of figurative language.

Adages and Proverbs

• Old familiar sayings that shows the wisdom of a group of people

• Example: Leave no stone unturned

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Open Ended

Based on what we have learned about idioms, what is an example of an idiom from this page?

Multiple Choice

Why was Milo served light shafts and squares at the dinner table?

• His parents feed him light and squares at home.

• He specifically asked for those items.

• The waiter misunderstood his figurative requests.

• The waiter misunderstood his literal requests.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not example of figurative language?

• "I didn't know I was going to have to eat my words".

• "You should have made a tastier speech".

• "How many times must I tell you not to bite off more than you can chew?"

• ""In one ear and out the other," scolded the duke".

Multiple Choice

What is the literal meaning of "you don't have to bite my head off"?

• to bite off one's head

• to ignore someone

• to speak in a happy tone

• to speak rudely to someone