5th Grade Figurative Language

The phrase, “out of this world,” means not only “off planet Earth” but also, figuratively, 

• on another planet’s moon.
• going outside the atmosphere.
• visiting Mars and beyond.
• above and beyond the usual.

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By using the phrase, “out of this world,” the author hints that he/she is:

• frightened about giving up the security of Earth life.
• enthusiastic about NASA’s plans.
• suspicious that there won’t be enough money to complete the program.
• used to the idea of space travel.

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By stating "Not everyone is over the moon about NASA’s plans," the author means that

• not everyone wants to visit the moon.
• not everyone is happy about NASA’s plans.
• every person is excited for NASA.
• there is no money.

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"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?

• metaphor
• simile
• onomatopoeia
• hyperbole

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“The city was a jungle.” is an example of what?

• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole
• simile

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“It took a million years for Thomas to finish his homework.”

• onomatopoeia
• simile
• personification
• hyperbole

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The idiom "clam up" means

• to be silent
• to go into a shell
• to talk loudly
• to slow down

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The idiom "when pigs fly" means

• it is unlikely to happen
• something is wrong
• pigs are fast
• you're in trouble

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The idiom "ants in your pants" means

• you're excited or nervous
• there are ants nearby
• you are calm
• there is a problem

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"The stars will cry." The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 

• Metaphor
• Onomatopoeia
• Personification
• Alliteration

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