Interpreting the Meaning of Figurative Language

Annie believes that life is an exciting adventure.

• She thinks that she should have an adventure in life.

• She thinks every moment is full of challenges and excitement.

• She thinks life is full of troubles.

• She thinks every time is an opportunity to have an adventure.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

At the annual race, Miley was the real cheetah.

• Miley acted like a cheetah.

• Miley was so angry.

• Miley ran so fast.

• Miley had a cheetah.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

The city slept early today.

• Some people were not in the city.

• Many activities were done early and made the city not crowded.

• People who worked in an office had a day off.

• Many buildings became the places for sleeping.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The thunder roared in the distance.

• The thunder looked like a lion.

• The thunder made animals frightened.

• The thunder scared the lion in the distance.

• The thunder made a continuous loud noise.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sea was friendlier than ever.

• The sea was a friend of someone.

• The sea was peaceful and quiet like never before.

• The sea was deep and dangerous.

• The sea was able to be a friend.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The night waited for the day to break.

• It was going to be a great day to spend.

• It was the night to be remembered.

• It was the time for people to sleep.

• It was soon going to be dawn, and the night would soon disappear.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The world is a stage.

• People can become famous by showing their talents on a stage.

• People’s lives are full of drama because so many things happen.

• People live with their own performances

• People are able to give their best on a stage.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Her voice is music to my ears.

• She has a pleasant

  voice.

• She can sing well.

• She has a talent to sing.

• She has a loud voice.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The child was fishing for compliments.

• The child likes to go fishing.

• The child wants to have fish.

• The child has a desire for praise.

• The child likes to say compliments.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

His mind was an ocean of knowledge.

• It means that he always thought of the ocean.

• It means that his knowledge was about the ocean

• It means that his knowledge was deep and great.

• It means that he knew a lot about the ocean.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D