Lesson 5.5 - Figurative Language

Multiple Choice

Annalise is very _____ during science class, so she noticed the plant’s leaves changing color before her classmates did.

• dignified

• observant

• flattered

Multiple Choice

How many syllables are in the word flattered?

• 0 syllables

• 1 syllable

• 2 syllables

• 3 syllables

Multiple Select

Which words are considered antonyms of dignified?
Select all that apply.

• respectful

• foolish

• rude

• honorable

• silly

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Multiple Choice

In the sentence, “George: Well, we feel flattered… John: …and flattened,” what does the word “flattened” most likely mean in this conversation?

• Their bodies were actually squished by the crowd.

• They felt tired and a little overwhelmed by all the screaming girls.

• They fell down because the fans pushed them over.

• They were angry that anyone liked their music.

Open Ended

How do the authors use figurative language in paragraph 5? Use a detail from the text to support your answer.

Sentence Starter: The author uses ___ in paragraph 5. This figurative language helps the reader understand ___, as seen when the text says ___.

Read the following. Then answer the questions that follow.

Eli had been waiting all day for the big soccer game. From the moment he woke up, he felt a flutter in his stomach that made it hard to eat breakfast. At school, every minute seemed to stretch forever, like a rubber band being pulled too tight. He worried he might make a mistake on the field or let his team down.

When it was finally time to play, Eli’s heart felt like a drum pounding in his chest. As the game began, dark clouds of doubt hovered over him, ready to burst with every missed pass. His legs felt like lead, but he pushed through, determined to do his best.

Then, in the final minutes, Eli kicked the ball with all his might. It soared past the goalie and into the net. At that moment, Eli felt like he was flying on a rocket straight to the stars. His worries melted away, replaced with a burst of joy that made him grin from ear to ear.

Multiple Choice

What does Eli mean when his heart “felt like a drum pounding in his chest”?

• He was playing the drums.

• He felt nervous and excited.

• He had a heart problem.

• He was tired from running.

Multiple Choice

Which best describes Eli’s journey in the passage?

• Eli started nervous, faced challenges, but ended up feeling proud and happy.

• Eli stayed nervous the whole day and didn’t enjoy the game.

• Eli was confident from the start and didn’t face any challenges.

• Eli was tired all day and decided not to play.

Poll

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