Figurative and literal language

Eric thinks doing schoolwork is one big video game.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

As I delivered my speech, my voice sounded as if I'd swallowed rocks and sand.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Lauren has made up her mind to volunteer every Tuesday after school.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sometimes I have to be my little brother's brain.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

His room was a mess.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

She was as quiet as a mouse.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

I am extremely bored.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

I’m dying of boredom.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Living with my brothers and sisters is like living in the middle of a circus.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The sun was shining all day.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4