Figurative Language and Ode to Pablo's Tennis Shoes

In the first line, who are the "they" in "They wait under Pablo's bed."

• Pablo's friends

• Pablo's Shoes

• Pablo

• Pablo's soccer ball

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Now it's night is an example of what kind of figurative language?

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

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"His shoes, twin pets that snuggle his toes" means what:

• His shoes are like dogs that cuddle with him at night

• His shoes are furry and smell

• His shoes are fuzzy slippers that he wears to bed

• His shoes are comfortable

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"Racing to the drinking fountain a hundred times a day" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Idiom

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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"Rubber like a lifeboat on rough seas" is a metaphor that means:

• They float in water

• They are waterproof and keep his feet dry

• They are tough and keep him safe

• They are made out of rubber that is strong

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The tongues, hanging out exhausted" means:

• His shoes are literally tired

• His shoes drool on the floor

• Pablo has been very busy that day

• Pablo will sleep comfortably with his dogs

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"Cloth like a sail" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Idiom

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Overall, the meaning of Pablo's Tennis Shoes is that:

• Pablo is lazy and should get more exercise

• Pablo is an active kid who loves his shoes and playing futball

• Pablo spoils his shoes and takes really good care of them

• Pablo's shoes are magical

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