figurative language, dependent/independent clauses

The sun smiled down on the field, warming the earth below.

Question: What is the figurative language used in the passage?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Her voice was music to his ears.

Question: What type of figurative language is used to describe her voice?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

The storm clouds were a dark blanket covering the sky.

Question: What does the metaphor "dark blanket covering the sky" suggest about the storm clouds?

• They are fluffy and soft.

• They are heavy and oppressive.

• They are light and airy.

• They are colorful and vibrant.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

The trees whispered secrets to each other in the wind.

Question: What is the author implying about the trees?

• They are gossiping.

• They are communicating through their roots.

• They are sentient beings.

• They are standing still.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

The old house groaned and creaked as if it were alive.

Question: What effect does the personification of the house have on the reader?

• It creates a sense of warmth and comfort.

• It suggests the house is haunted.

• It emphasizes the age and decrepitude of the house.

• It implies the house is well-maintained.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.9A

The city streets were a jungle of concrete and steel.

Question: What does the metaphor "jungle of concrete and steel" suggest about the city streets?

• They are filled with exotic animals.

• They are dangerous and untamed.

• They are lush and green.

• They are quiet and peaceful.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

The stars danced in the night sky.

Question: What type of figurative language is used in the passage?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

His smile was as bright as the sun.

Question: What is being compared to the brightness of the sun in this simile?

• His teeth

• His happiness

• His eyes

• His complexion

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

The river ran like a ribbon through the valley.

Question: What does the simile "ran like a ribbon" suggest about the river's movement?

• It is slow and meandering.

• It is fast and turbulent.

• It is wide and deep.

• It is narrow and shallow.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

The wind whispered secrets through the trees, carrying tales of ages past.

Question: What effect does the personification of the wind have on the passage?

• It suggests the wind is mischievous.

• It emphasizes the peacefulness of the scene.

• It adds an element of mystery and intrigue.

• It implies the wind is harmful.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.9A