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What is an idiom? - Free Educational videos for Students in k-12


What is an idiom? - By JenniferESL



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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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DESCRIPTION:

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..


GRADES:

4


STANDARDS:

L.4.5.b

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