1. Figurative Language Jeopardy SimileMetaphorsPersonificationHyperboles & Idioms Miscellaneous 100 200 300 400 500

2. Similes 100 What is the definition of a simile? answer

3. Similes 100 What is the definition of a simile? Answer: Comparing two UNLIKE things by using either the words “like” or “as”. continue

4. Simile 200 Analyze the following simile: Grandma was busy like a queen bee in her hive. answer

5. Similes 200 Analyze the simile: Grandma was busy like a queen bee in a hive. Possible answer: Queen bees are in charge of all of the bees in a hive. She is constantly busy making sure everyone is completing their tasks. Grandma is like a bee in that way. Very busy making sure everything is going smoothly and everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing. (The answer: “She was busy” is not a good enough analysis.) continue

6. Simile 300 Which sentence is an example of a simile? a. Susie liked all kinds of animals especially dogs. b. As he walked down the street he whistled a tune. c. They like pizza, but their favorite food is pasta. d. She was as lovely as a rose. answer

7. Simile 300 Which sentence is an example of a simile? a. Susie liked all kinds of animals especially dogs. b. As he walked down the street he whistled a tune. c. They like pizza, but their favorite food is pasta. d. She was as lovely as a rose. continue

8. Simile 400 What is the difference between a simile and metaphor? answer

9. Simile 400 What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? Similes and metaphors both compare two unlike things. Similes and metaphors are both types of figurative language. Similes say something is LIKE something else, whereas metaphors say something IS something else. Simile: He is like a fish in the ocean. Metaphor: He is a fish in the ocean. continue

10. Simile 500 Create a simile using the follow two unlike nouns. Use: “dog” & “train” answer

11. Simile 500 Create a simile using “dog” & “train”. Possible answers: The dog was as loud as a train. The dog ran like a train late for its destination. The train’s whistle was like a dog barking at the mailman. Etc. continue

12. Metaphors100 A metaphor is _________________ two ________________ by not using the words _________________ & ________________. Metaphors say something ___ something else. answer

13. Metaphors100 A metaphor is comparing two unlike things by not using the words like & as. Metaphors say something IS something else. continue

14. Metaphors 200 Which is NOT an example of a metaphor? 1. She is a bright star. 2. The team captain is a rock. 3. He is a student at Awesome Middle School. 4. The teacher is a bear. answer

15. Metaphors 200 Which is NOT an example of a metaphor? 1. She is a bright star. 2. The team captain is a rock. 3. He is a student at Rock Middle School. 4. The teacher is a bear. Why is this not a metaphor? continue

16. Metaphors 300 Analyze the following metaphor: Life is a rollercoaster. answer

17. Metaphors 300 Analyze the following metaphor: Life is a rollercoaster. Possible answer: When riding a rollercoaster the person & coaster does not stay still. There are hills it must climb & times when you free fall. Life is like this because sometimes you have to work hard to climb a mountain and other times its easy going. continue

18. Metaphors 400 Using the following two nouns create a metaphor that you can explain to your group. Use: “teacher” & “sunlight” answer

19. Metaphors 400 Using the following two nouns create a metaphor that you can explain to your group. Use: “teacher” & “sunlight” Possible answer: The teacher is our sunlight. He/she makes learning fun. continue

20. Metaphors 500 Why do people use metaphors in verbal and written language? answer

21. Metaphors 500 Why do people use metaphors in verbal and written language? Answer: To make it more interesting. To paint a picture in your mind. To give you a vivid visual. continue

22. Personification 100 What is the definition of personification? answer

23. Personification 100 What is the definition of personification? Personification is a type of figurative language when an inanimate (non-living) or animal is given human traits. For example: The pencil sharpener ATE my pencil. continue

24. Personification 200 Which one is an example of personification? 1. He was as tall as a giraffe. 2. The world is a melting pot. 3. The sound of her voice was like music to my ears. 4. The sunflowers nodded in the wind. answer

25. Personification 200 Which one is an example of personification? 1. He was as tall as a giraffe. 2. The world is a melting pot. 3. The sound of her voice was like music to my ears. 4. The sunflowers nodded in the wind. continue

26. Personification 300 Create an original example of personification. As in the inanimate (not human) thing you must use a TRAIN. answer

27. Personification 300 Create an original example of personification. As in the inanimate (not human) thing you must use a TRAIN. Answers may vary… The train hugged the corner tracks. The train smiled at the passersby. Group use your own judgment on this one! continue

28. Personification 400 Which is NOT an example of personification? 1. The last piece of cheesecake was calling her name. 2. Sue tapped violently on the keyboard keys while typing up her constructed response. 3. The brown grass was begging for water. 4. The silence crept into the classroom. answer

29. Personification 400 Which is NOT an example of personification? 1. The last piece of cheesecake was calling her name. 2. Sue tapped violently on the keyboard keys while typing up her constructed response. 3. The brown grass was begging for water. 4. The silence crept into the classroom. continue

30. Personification 500 Giving inanimate things a human quality is kind of odd. Why do people and authors use it in written and verbal speech? answer

31. Personification 500 Giving inanimate things a human quality is kind of odd. Why do people and authors use it in written and verbal speech? Answers: 1. To make a vivid picture in the mind. 2. To “add color” to boring language/make it interesting. continue

32. Hyperboles & Idioms 100 What is the difference between hyperboles & idioms? answer

33. Hyperboles & Idioms 100 What is the difference between hyperboles & idioms? Answer: Hyperboles are a type of figurative language when the writer or speaker exaggerates to give emphasis or prove a point. Idioms are phrases that native speakers use. The phrases are never altered and are completely crazy if taken literally. answer

34. Hyperboles & Idioms 200 Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole? 1. Go break a leg. 2. I’m so hungry I could eat a horse. 3. He has a chip on his shoulder. 4. That last question was a piece of cake. answer

35. Hyperboles & Idioms 200 Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole? 1. Go break a leg. 2. I’m so hungry I could eat a horse. 3. He has a chip on his shoulder. 4. That last question was a piece of cake. continue

36. Hyperboles & Idioms 300 Explain how this is an idiom: “We are all in the same boat.” answer

37. Hyperboles & Idioms 300 Explain how this is an idiom: “We are all in the same boat.” Answer: We are literally all not sitting in a boat. What this means to native speakers is that we are all in this together; whether it’s a good situation or bad, we are all here for each other. continue

38. Hyperboles & Idioms 400 Which is NOT an example of an idiom: 1. She just added fuel to the fire. 2. Hundreds of tears flowed down her cheeks that day. 3. The principal was buried under a mountain of paperwork. 4. Have you realized you always walk at the speed of a snail? answer

39. Hyperboles & Metaphors 400 Which are NOT examples of idioms: 1. She just added fuel to the fire. (idiom) 2. Hundreds of tears flowed down her cheeks that day. (hyperbole) 3. The principal was buried under a mountain of paperwork. (hyperbole) 4. Have you realized you always walk at the speed of a snail? (hyperbole) continue

40. Hyperboles & Metaphors 500 Say an example of a hyperbole & an idiom, to your group, that was not previously mentioned in this Jeopardy game. answer

41. Hyperboles & Metaphors 500 Say an example of a hyperbole & idiom, to your group, that was not previously mentioned in this Jeopardy game. Answers may vary. You get these points on the judgment from your group. continue

42. Misc. 100 Define Onomatopoeia. answer

43. Misc. 100 Define Onomatopoeia. Answer: Sounds written as words. Onomatopoeia words have to be REAL words. Made up sound words do not count as onomatopoeia. continue

44. Misc. 200 What is the following an example of: Mrs. Stebenne sat secretly in the corner spying on the students working on stations. answer

45. Misc. 200 What is the following an example of: Mrs. Stebenne sat secretly in the corner spying on the students working on stations. Answer: Alliteration continue

46. Misc. 300 Read the passage & identify the figurative language being used. “Tanya waited patiently in line for her ice-cream. The day was very hot and she had run from the house as soon as she heard the familiar tune of the ice-cream van. The soles of her feet were burning but the smooth texture of the vanilla ice-cream was like a cooling breeze, making the wait worthwhile.” answer

47. Misc. 300 Read the passage & identify the figurative language being used. “Tanya waited patiently in line for her ice-cream. The day was very hot and she had run from the house as soon as she heard the familiar tune of the ice-cream van. The soles of her feet were burning but the smooth texture of the vanilla ice-cream was like a cooling breeze, making the wait worthwhile.” ~ Simile “like” continue

48. Misc. 400 What type of figurative language is being used in this following example? “The ocean waves slapped against the warm sand.” answer

49. Misc. 400 What type of figurative language is being used in this following example? “The ocean waves slapped against the warm sand.” Answer: Personification. Waves (inanimate), Slapping (human quality). continue

50. Misc. 500 What are the memory tricks to remember the figurative language devices? For example: A s imile has the words like or as. What are the memory tricks for: Metaphor Personification Alliteration Onomatopoeia answer

51. Misc. 500 What are the memory tricks to remember the figurative language devices? For example: A s imile has the words like or as. What are the memory tricks for: Answers: Metaphor – Something IS PHOR (for) something else. Personification Alliteration – A“letter”ation Onomatopoeia – Funny word continue