Figurative Language for 3rd Grade

What is a simile?

• A simile is a type of computer software

• A simile is a type of fruit

• A simile is a type of dance move

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Which of the following is a simile: A) She is a shining star B) He is a hard worker C) The sun is shining bright

• C) She is a hard worker

• D) The moon is shining bright

• A) She is a shining star

• B) She is a shining star

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Identify the metaphor in the sentence: The world is a stage.

• The world is a stage

• The world is a garden

• The world is a book

• The world is a puzzle

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

• buzz

• sizzle

• whisper

• clap

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What are idioms?

• Idioms are literal translations of phrases.

• Idioms are only used in formal writing.

• Idioms are expressions with figurative meanings.

• Idioms are scientific terms used in everyday language.

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Which of the following is an idiom: A) It's raining cats and dogs B) The cat is on the mat C) The sun is shining bright

• The fish is swimming in the sea

• A) It's raining cats and dogs

• The dog is barking loudly

• The bird is flying high

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Explain the meaning of the idiom 'raining cats and dogs'.

• It is raining cats and dogs literally.

• It is raining very heavily.

• It refers to a sunny day.

• It is a sign of good luck.

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Identify the idiom in the sentence: Don't cry over spilled milk.

• Don't laugh over spilled milk

• Don't cry over spilled milk

• Don't cry over spilled water

• Don't smile over spilled milk

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

• To literally break ice

• To start a conversation in a social setting

• To break something made of ice

• To cool down a hot beverage

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Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• She sells seashells by the seashore

• The wind was whistling in the woods

• He is as strong as an ox

• The cat ran up the hill

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