Figurative Language 10/20

1. The thief’s hands were two snakes that sneakily slithered inside of the cash register. 

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

1. The entirety of Book 9 of The Odyssey is being told in "hindsight," meaning Odysseus is recalling these events from his memory. 

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

1. Scooby and Shaggy  are walking down a corridor when a ghost pops out behind them. The audience knows the ghost is there, but Scooby and Shaggy are blissfully unaware. 

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CCSS.L.8.5A

1. My weekend in Toronto was a beautiful disaster. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

1. I’ve apologized 1,000 times, but she still hasn’t forgiven me! 

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

1. The little brown dog barked and growled at the children passing by its house. 

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

1. The golden rays of the setting sun reflected upon the clear waters of the lake. 

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

1. The angry sun beat down on the tired children as they crossed the street. 

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CCSS.L.6.5A

1. The leaves rustled gently as the wind whistled quietly through the trees. 

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

1. His eyes twinkled like stars in the night sky. 

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D