2.4 - Idioms and Figurative Language
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Practice Questions
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What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?
💡 Hint: Think about common sayings related to death.
Provide an example of a simile.
💡 Hint: Remember it uses 'as' or 'like'.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?
💡 Hint: Think about contexts where secrets are shared.
True or False: A metaphor is the same as a simile.
💡 Hint: Recall the key difference in their definitions.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a short poem using at least three different types of figurative language.
💡 Hint: Consider a theme, like nature, to inspire your comparisons.
Identify and explain the figurative language in this excerpt from a novel.
💡 Hint: Look for phrases that suggest deeper meanings beyond the literal.
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