Fig Language Post (Newsome)

1. The expression, 'he is a mountain goat!' is a __________.

• Similie

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Personification

The classroom is a beehive

My teacher is a queen

My classmates buzz around

In a learning routine

And even with the chaos

We always find our way

Through the hive of knowledge

Each and every day.

How many metaphors are in the poem?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

The classroom is a beehive

My teacher is a queen

My classmates buzz around

In a learning routine

And even with the chaos

We always find our way

Through the hive of knowledge

Each and every day.

Which line contains an example of a metaphor?

• "The classroom is a beehive"

•   "Each and every day”

• "My classmates buzz around"

• "In a learning routine"

What is the meaning of the metaphor below?

                   His temper is a volcano.

• His temper is calm and steady.

• His temper is unpredictable and can erupt suddenly.

• His temper is cool and refreshing.

• His temper is quiet and reserved.

What is the meaning of the simile below?

            The twins are like mirror images.

• The twins are identical and look very much alike. 

• The twins enjoy looking in mirrors.

• The twins always dress differently.

• The twins are opposites in personality.

What is the meaning of the idiom below?

He let the cat out of the bag.

• He released a cat from a bag.

• He revealed a secret.

• He bought a new pet.

• He lost his bag.

What figurative language is used?

He was feeling under the weather and decided to stay home.

• Idiom

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

What figurative language is used?

I have a mountain of homework to do tonight.

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Personification

He ran as fast as lightning to catch the bus.

What figurative language is used?

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Idiom

• Simile

He ran as fast as lightning to catch the bus.

What does the phrase mean?

• He ran at a normal pace to catch the bus.

• He ran very quickly to catch the bus. 

• He ran slowly to catch the bus. 

• He missed the bus because he ran too fast.