Literal and figurative meaning

What is the meaning of bombshell in this sentence?

Coach gave us some bombshell news right before our playoff game—Jackie, our star player who never missed a game, was hurt and couldn't play.

• predictable

• unexpected

• irritating

• destructive

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In which of the following answer choices do the italicized words communicate a literal meaning?

• Our meal at camp was taking a long time to cook, so he added fuel to the fire.

• Your new computer screen is huge! It must have cost a pretty penny.

• Why won't you tell me what's wrong? It's been eating at me for days.

• A little bird told me you're having a party this weekend.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of the italicized words in following sentence?

We spent all day washing cars to raise money for our class trip, but it was just a drop in the bucket—we have only $50 of the $1,000 we need.

• a very small amount

• a tool for cleaning cars

• something easy to do

• an unproductive event

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

LeAnne and Amy sat on the couch intently watching the horror movie. The room was dark, the only light coming from the television. Suddenly, their cat, Snowball, jumped onto Amy's lap. They screamed so loudly, Snowball jumped back onto the ground and ran off.Grandpa came shuffling into the room. "What's going on?"The girls were giggling now. LeAnne paused the movie. "We're watching The Reaper Strikes Again, and Snowball scared us.""The movie's awesome," Amy said. "Even better than the first one.""Why don't you watch it with us?" LeAnne asked. "Hmph," Grandpa grunted. "Horror movies aren't really my cup of tea. Too much silliness in them. Give me a good, old-fashioned western any time."

When Grandpa says "Horror movies aren't really my cup of tea," he means that he—

• prefers to drink coffee

• doesn't like horror movies

• picked up the wrong teacup

• doesn't like watching movies

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Susan, Marco, and Wyatt were talking at lunch about what to do after school. "We could go see that new movie with Keith Adamson," Marco said. "I hear it's really good." "It is," Susan said. "I already saw it, though. Why don't we go bowling?" "Bowling?" Marco made a face. "Nah, bowling's not my thing." "Fine." Susan said. "No bowling. What do you suggest, Wyatt?" Wyatt shook his head. "I'm flat broke. I spent the last of my birthday money on the concert we went to last weekend. So unless it's free, I can't do it."

When Wyatt says "I'm flat broke," he means that he—

• has a broken arm

• doesn't go to concerts

• doesn't like his friends

• has no money

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B