Figurative Language, Tone, and Mood

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the tone of the following passage: 'The sun shone brightly, warming the earth with its golden rays.'?

• Cold

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Determine the mood of the paragraph: 'The dark clouds loomed overhead, casting a shadow over the town.'

• Exciting

• Ominous or Gloomy

• Sunny

• Joyful

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Interpret the metaphor in the sentence: 'Her laughter was music to his ears.'

• Her laughter made him sad.

• Her laughter brought joy and happiness to him.

• Her laughter was annoying to him.

• Her laughter was like nails on a chalkboard to him.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Recognize the simile in the phrase: 'As brave as a lion.'

• As strong as a bear

• 'As brave as'

• As fast as a cheetah

• As wise as an owl

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the personification in the sentence: 'The trees whispered secrets in the wind.'

• The trees painted the sky

• The trees sang a song

• The trees whispered secrets

• The trees danced in the wind

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

What figurative language is used in the phrase: 'Time is a thief'?

• Time is a gift

• Time is a teacher

• Metaphor

• Time is a friend

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Analyzing the tone of the text: 'The children played joyfully in the park, their laughter filling the air.'

• Sad and melancholic

• Angry and frustrated

• Bored and indifferent

• Joyful and positive

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Determining the mood of the passage: 'The waves crashed against the shore, a relentless force of nature.'

• Intense or powerful

• Gentle or soothing

• Chaotic or disorganized

• Calm or peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Interpreting the metaphor in the sentence: 'His words were a double-edged sword.'

• His words were a shield

• His words were a rainbow

• His words were a gentle breeze

• His words can have both positive and negative consequences.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D