1. Figurative Language
Created by Donna and Susan Brown

2. An idiom does not mean exactly what it says
An idiom does not mean exactly what it says.It is a colorful way of saying something.

3. “Fred could not wait to break the news to his parents.”
For example:
“Fred could not wait to break
the news to his parents.”

4. This means that: Fred is going to break something.
Fred is going to tell his parents something they don’t know.

5. Yes!!!

6. Oops! Try Again!

7. “The boss just gave
Ryan the ax.”

8. Does this mean:
Ryan’s boss gave him
a tool for chopping.
Ryan’s boss just fired
him.

9. Yes!!!

10. Oops! Try Again!

11. “Let’s get Fran to
help us. She is always a ball of fire.”

12. Does this mean:
Fran can help because
she is on fire.
she is a good worker.

13. Yes!!!

14. Oops! Try Again!

15. Great! You’re
an idiom
ace!