Figurative language such as, It's raining cats and dogs and Don't ...

[future617RT]

Figurative language such as, It's raining cats and dogs and Don't throw the baby out with the bath water are examples of:
 
  a) idioms
  b) similes
  c) cognates
  d) repetends

Question 2

Teachers at the Skyview Elementary School have set a goal to help students expand their vocabulary. Of the following, the best way to measure the students' vocabulary development would be to:
 
  a) administer a criterion-referenced test
  b) ask parents to complete a survey
  c) invite the students to select their own reading materials
  d) make notes on the students' ability to use words in meaningful ways

[DylanD1323]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d

[future617RT]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Jsherida]

Excellent