Figurative Language Review

Figurative Language Review

Poll

Identify the meaning of the simile.

as quiet as a mouse

• to be noisy

• to be silent

• to pretend to be a mouse

• to read about mice

Poll

Identify the meaning of the simile.

as blind as a bat

• to act like a bat

• to have perfect vision

• to not see well

• to learn about bats

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Identify the meaning of the simile in the sentence.

When she doesn't want to eat dinner, my sister is as stubborn as a mule.

• to be unwilling to change

• willing to compromise

• to eat your dinner

• to learn about mules

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Identify the meaning of the simile in the sentence.

The can of soda fell on the ground, and when I opened it, it exploded like a volcano.

• to learn about volcanoes

• to drink soda

• to burst

• to have a minor spill

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Identify the meaning of the simile in the sentence.

The clouds are captivating when they look like cotton balls.

• The clouds are beautiful.

• There are no clouds in the sky.

• The clouds are made of cotton balls.

• The clouds look fluffy.

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Identify the meaning of the simile in the sentence.

Turner dropped his lunch tray on the cafeteria floor, and he turned as red as a tomato.

• to have tomato sauce on your face

• to be embarrassed

• to be clumsy

• to make a mess

Poll

Identify the meaning of the simile in the sentence.

The hockey puck flew like a meteor across the ice.

• moved very quickly

• to not move

• to fly in outer space

• to hit the puck with a hockey stick

Poll

What simile would be best to be used on the information below?

a person who is eating a lot of food

• wise as an owl

• slow as a snail

• as hungry as a catepillar

• busy as a bee

Poll

What simile would be best to use based on the information below?

a teacher who always gives good advice

• wise as an owl

• slow as a snail

• as hungry as a catepillar

• busy as a bee

Poll

What simile would be best to use based on the information below?

a mom who is always active and rarely takes a break.

• wise as an owl

• slow as a snail

• as hungry as a catepillar

• busy as a bee

Poll

Identify the meaning of the metaphor.

The stars are diamonds in the sky.

• There are diamonds in the sky.

• The sky is beautiful.

• The stars have a similar look to diamonds.

• A telescope allows you to look at stars.

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Identify the meaning of the metaphor.

The room was a dark cave.

• We explored a cave while on vacation.

• stalactites and stalagmites are found in caves

• bats live in the room

• the room was without light

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Identify the meaning of the metaphor in the sentence.

Shelby won the spelling bee, so Joe refers to her as a walking dictionary.

• She knows all the words in the dictionary.

• Shelby is smart because she won the spelling bee.

• Shelby is a good speller.

• Shelby is a dictionary.

Poll

Identify the meaning of the metaphor in the sentence.

We have 2 dogs, 3 fish, 2 gerbils, and 1 cat. Our house is a zoo!

• The family needs to adopt a rabbit.

• The house is filled with a variety of animals.

• The family likes animals.

• We love the zoo!

Poll

Identify the meaning of the metaphor in the sentence.

The yellow flowers are a blanket across the field.

• Someone left a yellow blanket in the field.

• The field is covered in yellow flowers.

• I am going to pick some yellow flowers.

• The yellow flowers are beautiful.

Poll

Identify the meaning of the metaphor in the sentence.

My brother left the bread out, and it was a rock in the morning.

• The bread became a rock.

• The bread was hard.

• The bread was ruined.

• The bread still tasted good.

Poll

Identify the meaning of the metaphor in the sentence.

The trees were an umbrella for us when it started raining.

• They got soaked in the storm.

• It started to rain on their hike.

• The trees protected them from getting wet.

• They are lucky the remembered their umbrellas.

Poll

What metaphor would be best to use based on the information below?

a girl who is a really good person helps others.

• her heart is gold

• her eyes were sucers

• her room is a pigpen

• she is a ray of sunshine

Poll

What metaphor would be best to use based on the information below?

a girl who is bright and cherry each morning as she enters the classroom

• her heart is gold

• her eyes were saucers

• her room is a pig pen

• she is a ray of sunshine

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What metaphor would be best to use for the information below?

a girl who is terrified when her brother scares her.

• her heart is gold

• her eyes were saucers

• her room is a pig pen

• she is a ray of sunshine

Poll

Identify the meaning of the idiom

butterflies in my stomach

• to accidently swallow a butterfly

• to feel flutters in your stomach

• to feel nervous

• to enjoy butterflies

Poll

Identify the meaning of the idiom.

it's raining cats and dogs

• cats and dogs are falling from the sky

• cats and dogs are playing in the rain

• our cats and dogs are scared of the rain

• it's raining really hard

Poll

Identify the meaning of the idiom in the sentence.

The students were all ears when police officer Reynolds spoke to the class.

• all students have ears

• to be listening and paying attention

• to turn your ears toward someone

• to cover your ears

Poll

Identify the meaning of the idiom in the sentence.

Thomas was disappointed they lost the championship game, and his mom told him not to cry over spilt milk.

• to focus on past disappointments

• to cry after losing a game

• to spill milk on the kitchen counter

• to get in trouble for spilling milk

Poll

Identify the meaning of the idiom in the sentence.

I'm in a pickle because I want to play soccer and do ballet, but I don't have time for both activities.

• to eat a pickle

• to have to choose an activity

• to be in a difficult situation

• to eat pickles, dance, and play soccer

Poll

Identify the meaning of the idiom in the sentence.

The original plan for my science project isn't going to work, so I have to go back to the drawing board.

• to draw out a picture

• to plan out a science project

• when an original ideas won't work, and a new idea is needed

• to use a whiteboard

Poll

Identify the meaning of the idiom in the sentence.

My family just completed a puzzle, and I thought it was a piece of cake.

• to eat cake after completing a puzzle

• to spend time as a family eating cake doing puzzles

• something that is easy

• to complete a tough puzzle

Poll

What idiom would be best to use based on the information below.

Jessie revealed to Tracy that her friends are throwing her a surprise party.

• to let the cat out of the bag

• when pigs fly

• to have a green thumb

• to be on cloud 9

Poll

What idiom would be best to use based on the information below.

My mom told my brother his chances of getting a new car are highly unlikely.

• to let the cat out of the bag

• when pigs fly

• to have a green thumb

• to be on cloud 9

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What idiom would be best to use based on the information below.

Rosie is thrilled because she works so hard and received straight A's on her report card!

• to let the cat out of the bag

• when pigs fly

• to have a green thumb

• to be on cloud 9

Poll

Identify the meaning of the adage in the sentence.

Present and I weren't sure if we wanted to work together, but our teacher said, "two heads were better than one."

• Their teacher is always stating funny sayings.

• It's helpful to work with another person.

• They solved the problem.

• They have 2 heads.

Poll

Identify the meaning of the adage in the sentence.

I was disappointed my birthday present was in a tiny box. But it ended up being a gift great, and I realized, good things come in small packages.

• Birthdays are wonderful.

• She loved her birthday present.

• A larger size doesn't make something better.

• She doesn't like tiny presents.

Poll

Identify the meaning of the adage in the sentence.

Sarah things the fish is funny looking, and I think it is adorable. We agree that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

• Beauty is not the same to everyone.

• The fish was not cute.

• We are visiting the aquarium.

• The fish is beautiful.

Poll

Identify the meaning of the adage in the sentence.

My sister didn't want to play a board game because the box was boring, and dad said, "Don't judge a book by its cover."

• She chose the game with the interesting looking box.

• You shouldn't judge something based on what it looks like.

• We love playing games as a family.

• This game was fun!

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Identify the meaning of the adage in the sentence.

As I kick the soccer goal into the net over and over, I keep remining myself, practice makes perfect.

• Regular practice at an activity will improve your skills.

• I don't enjoy practicing.

• Soccer is hard.

• I am good at soccer.

Poll

Identify the meaning of the proverb in the sentence.

Please put 50% of your allowance in your piggy bank because a penny saved is a penny earned.

• Money not spent is money you now have.

• I am saving money in my piggy bank.

• It is tempting to spend money.

• I have a lot of money saved.

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Identify the meaning of the proverb in the sentence.

It's important to eat healthy foods and exercise regularly. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

• Eating nutritious food makes you healthier, so you go to the doctor less.

• Being sick and not going to the doctor is not fun.

• I give the doctor an apple.

• I like apples.

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Identify the meaning of the proverb in the sentence.

I observed Josh not being kind to Tyler. I walked over to Tyler and said, "Treat other the way you want to be treated."

• It is unkind to treat people poorly.

• Josh is not being nice.

• He is brave for talking to Josh.

• Be kind to others.

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Identify the meaning of the proverb in the sentence.

Our principal started a kindness program with 10 students and now 29 students are involved. From little acorns do mighty oaks grow.

• The principal created a good program.

• Something great can come from something small.

• A lot of kids are members.

• It's great to be kind.

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Identify the meaning of the proverb in the sentence.

I arrived 30 minutes before it began because the early bird gets the worm, and I wanted a great seat!

• Arriving early increases your chances for success.

• Birds catch worms early in the morning.

• I hope to sit close to the stage.

• Worms are squirmy.