Figurative Language Set #1A

1. Sir Thomas moved as quietly as he could, but his armor creaked with every step.

Fortunately, the dragon did not awaken. Sir Thomas tried to be brave, but it wasn’t easy. The dragon was as big as a house and Sir Thomas knew it could breathe fire.

Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?

• a. idiom

• b. alliteration

• c. simile

• d. Metaphor

2. Isabel has been impossible since she became the class president. She thinks her ideas are better than everyone else’s and won’t listen to anyone. If she doesn’t get off her high horse, even her friends will stop talking to her.

Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?

• a. Simile

• b. metaphor

• c. idiom

• d. personification

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

3. “These muffins are amazing!” declared Mrs. Jenkins.

“Yes,” replied Mr. Trapp. “Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins. She might give you the recipe if you ask.”

“Then I will certainly do that. I’d love to make them for the bake sale next week.”

Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?

• a. metaphor

• b. onomatopoeia

• c. hyperbole

• d. alliteration

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

4. I’m sorry I was late for school, but it really wasn’t my fault. First, my alarm didn’t go off in time and then it took my mom about a million years to make my breakfast. Then I spilled syrup on my shirt and had to change it. Then I couldn’t find my homework!

Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?

• a. hyperbole

• b. simile

• c. idiom

• d. alliteration

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

5. Keisha could barely see in the dim light of the attic. The old floor boards creaked under her feet as she shuffled toward the pile of dusty boxes in the corner. Fortunately, the box on top was not heavy; she could hear the contents rattling around inside.

Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?

• a. metaphor

• b. alliteration

• c. hyperbole

• d. onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

6. As we walked along the beach we could feel the soft, warm sand under our feet and hear the waves whispering their secrets to the shore. Dad whistled a happy tune and I realized that there was nowhere on earth I would rather be.

Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?

• a. idiom

• b. personification

• c. hyperbole

• d. metaphor

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CCSS.L.6.5A

7. “What on earth are you doing, Emily?” asked Cody as he walked into the kitchen.

“I’m making a volcano for the science fair, want to give me a hand?”

“Sure, what do you need?”

“Pour some baking soda into that cup.”

Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?

• a. metaphor

• b. personification

• c. idiom

• d. simile

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

8. Ana could tell she wasn’t in Chicago anymore the minute she stepped off the plane. The airport was a sauna and everyone was speaking in Spanish. It was confusing at first, and a little scary too, but then she heard her grandma’s voice calling her name.

Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?

• a. simile

• b. metaphor

• c. hyperbole

• d. alliteration

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

9. Everyone at the picnic was having a wonderful time! The little kids were splashing in the wading pool while the bigger kids splatted each other with water balloons. The grownups chattered happily while the hotdogs sizzled on the grill.

Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?

• a. idiom

• b. onomatopoeia

• c. hyperbole

• d. metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

10. At the talent show Todd told jokes, Amelia did gymnastics, Penelope played the piano, William sang a rap song, and the Olson sisters did a lively dance. Everyone said it was a huge success.

Which type of figurative language is featured in this passage?

• a. alliteration

• b. metaphor

• c. hyperbole

• d. personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4