Figurative Language Review

The mystery was a puzzle that needed to be solved.

• simile

• metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of this metaphor: The mystery was a puzzle that needed to be solved.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

My backpack is so full that it is as heavy as an elephant.

• metaphor

• simile

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of this simile: My backpack is so full that it is as heavy as an elephant.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Leonardo is the shining star of our class because he works hard and treats people with respect.

• simile

• metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of this metaphor: Leonardo is the shinning star of our class because he works hard and treats people with respect.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Stefan is very popular but his sister is more withdrawn and prefers to be alone. Withdrawn most likely means. . .

• loud

• private

• happy

• outgoing

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Once I finish this level, I will progress to the championship round.

Progress most likely means. . .

• develop

• grow

• jump

• move

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Instead of a smile, Esperanza had a huge grimace on her face when she heard that she had to finish her chores.

Grimace most likely means. . .

• scowl

• grin

• mark

• smirk

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The flowers are so fragrant that I stop to smell them every day.

Fragrant most likely means. . .

• stinky

• bright

• sweetly scented

• large

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4