The Grinch

The author uses the metaphor in line 4 to convey the idea that the Grinch-

CHOOSE 2

• is rotten and bad like spoiled food

• Is dressed in all black

• is not prepared for what he has to do

• is slimy and negative like a villian

• Is taking advantage of others

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The author uses figurative language in the poem MOSTLY to-

• describe the actions of the Grinch

• explain the motivation of the Grinch

• describe the character of the Grinch

• Compare the Grinch to the citizens of Whoville.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What words in stanza 2 help the reader understand the word deplorable?

• Dump heap

• overflowing

• soul

• sinful

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The phrase "You're as cuddly as a cactus." implies _______ about the Grinch?

• He has many friends and acquaintances

• He is not a people person and is hard to be around

• He needs to use lotion on his skin

• He is angry

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The word Vile in stanza 3 means...

• wicked

• archaic

• being poisonous

• concerning

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the tone of the poem?

• criticizing

• favorable

• optimistic

• understanding

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4