Extended Metaphors

In "The Football Game" poem, the author compares a quarterback to ___________.

• your enemy

• a King

• a General

• a Captain

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CCSS.RL.4.1

In the "Poetry" poem, which metaphor does the author NOT use to compare poetry to music?

• it had a pattern to it

• it settles you and comforts you

• it rhymes and flows

• the volume can be quiet or loud

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.RL.4.1

Free question!

• pick this one

• do not pick this one

• do not pick this one

• do not pick this one

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CCSS.W.4.1A

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CCSS.W.4.4

In the poem "Spiders in the Sky", the author uses a metaphor to describe the movement of spiders and fireworks. Which line describes the movement?

• They come in different colors and designs

• They are bright, shiny, glittery, gleaming

• They are warriors among the stars

• They creep up the black wall

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.RL.4.1

In the poem, "The Cafeteria", the author is comparing what two things?

• the cafeteria and food

• a jungle and wild boars

• the cafeteria and a jungle

• the cafeteria and predators and prey

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CCSS.RL.4.1

In the poem "My Brother", which word is an adjective to describe speed?

• sleeps

• slow

• day

• turtle

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CCSS.L.4.4A

In the poem, "My Room". which of these lines is NOT a simile?

• My room is heaven with its clouds on the wall

• The pillows on my bed are as fluffy as clouds

• (my pillows)... and as soft as a baby's bottom

• The birds' chirping is like angels singing in my ears

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CCSS.L.4.5A

In the poem "The Game of Life". what words does the author use to show when you take a chance on what to do?

• lose the game

• start the game

• roll the dice

• skip a turn

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CCSS.L.4.4A

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Which of these is NOT a poem we read as an example of extended metaphor?

• Football Game

• My Room

• The Cafeteria

• My Sister

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.RL.4.1

In "Spiders in the Sky", the author says that fireworks and spiders both have different colors and _________

• shapes

• designs

• sizes

• smell

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CCSS.RL.4.1