figures of speech

Introduces young readers to the figure of speech known as personification in which human characteristics or qualities are assigned to something not human.

Presents broad, double-page spreads with a variety of characters in a single scene, with word bubbles and activities depicting or illustrating a wide range of body-language idioms, including "you're pulling my leg," "the eye of the tiger," and "right on the nose.".

Introduces young readers to the metaphor which is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things that share an important characteristic.

Introduces young readers to the simile which is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things.

A young boy is worried about what will happen to his body when he hears such expressions as "I'm tongue-tied," "Don't give me any of your lip," and "I put my foot in my mouth.".

Explains the meanings behind a variety of common idioms and bizarre sayings, and offers an example of each phrase in a brief dialogue.

An alphabetical listing od common figures of speech, along with the definitions and origins.

A young boy is worried about what will happen to his body when he hears such expressions as "I'm tongue-tied," "Don't give me any of your lip," and "I put my foot in my mouth.".

"A guide to English grammar and usage for the twenty-first century, pairing grammar rules with interesting and humorous quotations from American popular culture"--.