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What does the phrase "break the ice" mean in the following sentence? At the party, Jenna told a funny joke to break the ice.

• To cool down the drinks

• To start a fight

• To make everyone feel more comfortable

• To literally break ice

In the sentence "His heart turned to stone after the betrayal," what kind of language is "heart turned to stone"?

• Literal

• Figurative

• Technical

• Connotative

What does the word "dazzling" imply in the sentence "She gave a dazzling performance that left everyone in awe"?

• It was dark

• It was confusing

• It was impressive

• It was long

The word "chill" in the sentence "There was a chill in the air that morning" most closely means:

• An illness

• A frightening feeling

• Coldness

• Relaxation

In the phrase "time flies when you're having fun," what does "time flies" mean?

• Time literally flies through the air

• Time goes by quickly

• Time is wasted

• Time stops

What does the word "bitter" mean in the context of "a bitter wind"?

• Tasty

• Strong and unpleasant

• Cold and biting

• Warm and comforting

In the sentence "He navigated the conversation with ease," the word "navigated" suggests that he:

• Controlled the conversation like steering a ship

• Was lost during the conversation

• Talked non-stop

• Avoided the conversation

The phrase "light at the end of the tunnel" generally means:

• An actual light

• Hope or a solution after a period of difficulty

• The end of a journey

• A train approaching

What does "a storm is brewing" suggest in a story?

• A weather report

• Trouble or conflict is about to happen

• Someone is making tea

• A literal storm is happening

In the sentence "She has a heart of gold," what does "heart of gold" mean?

• She is wealthy

• She is healthy

• She is very kind and generous

• She has a medical condition