- 101 exercises focused on figurative language and sayings - includes exercises covering idioms, common phrases, similes, metaphors, hyperbole, adages, and proverbs - 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced - vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase from a Grade 2 level right through to a Grade 5 level and higher - each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills - specifically designed to increase vocabulary and language skills to exceed grade level expectations - includes a complete answer key - includes charts listing the Common Core, TEKS, and SOL skills covered - produces a thorough understanding of idioms - develops the ability to understand and use similes and metaphors - provides practice recognizing the meaning of common phrases - introduces exaggeration and hyperbole - teaches students to use context to determine meaning - helps students understand the literal and nonliteral meanings of words - increases vocabulary and enhances knowledge of word meanings - encourages students to understand and relate to adages and proverbs - develops writing skills including persuasive, descriptive, and narrative writing - enhances reading comprehension skills