Imagery, Adages and Proverbs, Hyperbole

What are two possible meanings of the idiom fish out of water as used in paragraph 4?

• Someone who has a difficult time making friends
• someone who becomes lost very easily
• someone who does not like to try new things
• someone who is not good at something because of a lack of practice

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Part A: What is the meaning of the proverb beggars can't be choosers in paragraph 10?

• people with little money must find others to help them
• people with no other options must be happy about what is offered
• people who wait too long for a good opportunity may miss out
• people who are in a hopeless situation must ask for help

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Part B: Which detail best supports the answer to part A?

• "'I can't do it alone,' I reminded him. 'Baking is hard!'" (paragraph 6)
• "'So that means you'll help?' I asked hopefully." (paragraph 8)
• "'Yes it does,' he said, 'if you let your little brother help, too.'" (paragraph 9)
• "'Better safe than sorry,' Dad explained when Patrick began to whine." (paragraph 12)

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Part A: What is the meaning of the idiom couch potato in paragraph 10?

• a person who sits around all day and does not go outside to play
• a person who watches cooking shows and can fix a backed potato
• a person who does not offer to help others when they are in need
• a person who is often overlooked and just blends in with the crowd

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Part B: Which detail best supports the answer to part A from paragraph 10?

• "I groaned. Patrick was two years younger than me and could barely mix batter in a bowl without spilling the flour all over."
• "I hoped Patrick would not want to help..."
• "He preferred television over chores"
• "I was out of luck--Patrick was excited to help out"

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the meaning of the idiom at a snail's pace in paragraph 15?

• gentle
• slow
• thoughtful
• watchful

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Part B: Which detail best supports the answer to part A in paragraph 15?

• "This time, Dad watched closely as I poured the ingredients into the mixing bowl."
• "Then Patrick stirred the batter, and Dad poured it into the pan and set it into the oven at the correct temperature."
• "We checked on the brownies occasionally to make sure everything was going as planned."
• "Just when I thought then would never finish, the timer on the oven rang."

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is a hyperbole?

• She is as pretty as a flower.
• She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.
• She is a beautiful flower.
• She is very pretty.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Hyperboles are phrases that

• compare two unlike things
• exaggerate
• give person-like qualities to animals and things
• have a different meaning than the words.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of these is a hyperbole?

• The boy was taller then me.
• He had a bite-sized candy bar.
• They lived in a small house.
• The boy was taller than Earth.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A