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Idiom

Idiom. An Element of Figurative Language. Definition. TheSage : “The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language .” Understood only by the culture to which it pertains

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Idiom

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  1. Idiom An Element of Figurative Language

  2. Definition • TheSage: “The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language.” • Understood only by the culture to which it pertains • Unique phrases or images of a culture

  3. Zainab this book is a piece of cake! WHAT?!?! A CAKE?!?! Yummi!

  4. Written Examples • “Birds were eating his thoughts and memories” page 2 • “No Sweat” Page 3 • “Take a chair” Page 8 • “Get your breath back” Page 9 • “Out of the Blue” Page 10 • “Tangled Up” Page 10 • “Give me a break” Page 25 • “free for all” Page 30

  5. Visual Examples • New York Apple Page 1 • Vague Advertising Page 7 • Knot-Tops Page 11

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