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FIRE Interpreting idioms RTI Figurative Language 10/14/24

Quiz by MARCUS BECKWITH

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  • Q1
    What does the idiom 'the ball is in your court' mean?
    something is impossible
    you lost a game
    you need to pass the ball
    it's your turn to make a decision
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the idiom 'a blessing in disguise' mean?
    something that seems bad at first but turns out good
    a lucky charm
    a hidden talent
    a religious ritual
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?
    to cook something
    to save money
    to reveal confidential information
    to make a mess
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
    to be free
    to cost very little
    to involve physical labor
    to be very expensive
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the idiom 'under the weather' mean?
    feeling ill or unwell
    being outside
    enjoying the sun
    feeling happy
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?
    to hide something
    to get a cat
    to reveal a secret
    to be surprised
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the idiom 'burning the midnight oil' mean?
    cooking dinner
    going to bed early
    waking up early
    working late into the night
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
    to miss the target
    to start a new project
    to hurt someone
    to be exactly right about something
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?
    to start a fight
    to make people feel more comfortable
    to break something physically
    to ruin a conversation
    30s
  • Q10
    What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?
    a difficult task
    a dessert
    a type of food
    something very easy to do
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following examples of figurative language demonstrates personification?
    The stars are shining bright tonight.
    He is stubborn like a mule.
    The classroom was a zoo today.
    The leaves whispered secrets to each other.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following sentences is an idiom?
    He runs like the wind.
    The world is your oyster.
    It's raining cats and dogs.
    She has a heart of gold.
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following examples is an example of personification?
    Time will tell what happens next.
    The old tree groaned in the wind.
    He is feeling under the weather.
    She is as brave as a lion.
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following sentences contains hyperbole?
    The flowers danced in the breeze.
    I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
    The stars were twinkling like diamonds.
    He ran faster than a cheetah.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following sentences uses a simile?
    He has a heart of stone.
    The wind whispered through the trees.
    Time flies when you're having fun.
    Her smile was as bright as the sun.
    30s

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