What is an idiom? - By JenniferESL
00:0-1 | What is an idiom ? An idiom is a type | |
00:03 | of figurative language . You can learn more about figurative | |
00:05 | language . At figurative dash language dot com , we | |
00:09 | offer a variety of free principle worksheets , test activities | |
00:12 | , quizzes , projects and resources for teachers and learners | |
00:17 | . Idiom an idiom is a commonly used Fraser expression | |
00:20 | where the figurative meaning or the understood meaning differs greatly | |
00:24 | from the strict literal definitions of the words used in | |
00:27 | the phrase . For example , I'm down . Speakers | |
00:32 | commonly use this to express a willingness to partake in | |
00:35 | a plan such as I'm down . However , if | |
00:40 | understood , literally , the words mean that the speaker | |
00:42 | is in a position that is lower than that of | |
00:44 | the listener I am down . This is usually not | |
00:48 | what is meant . When the phrase I'm down is | |
00:49 | uttered , you're driving me nuts . Speakers commonly used | |
00:55 | this phrase to express frustration with the subject . However | |
00:59 | , the understood meaning differs greatly from the strict literal | |
01:02 | meaning of the words You're driving me nuts , which | |
01:05 | makes very little sense literally . I hope you've learned | |
01:10 | about idioms . You could learn more about figurative language | |
01:12 | . At figurative dash language dot com , we offer | |
01:16 | a variety of free printable worksheets , activities , quizzes | |
01:19 | , tests and resource is for teachers and learners |
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This video explains what idioms are and offers examples to help the viewer understand.
OVERVIEW:
What is an idiom? is a free educational video by JenniferESL.It helps students in grades 4 practice the following standards L.4.5.b.
This page not only allows students and teachers view What is an idiom? but also find engaging Sample Questions, Apps, Pins, Worksheets, Books related to the following topics.
1. L.4.5.b : Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs..