Interpret Figures of Speech
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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SHANNON PAIGE YOAKUM
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What does the allusion in this text suggest?
The swordsman achieved a pyrrhic victory, defeating his opponent while incurring mortal wounds of his own.
The victory came at a great cost.
The victory was unexpected.
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CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
Trudy submitted her suggestions to Jim; now the ball is in his court.
Jim needs to act next.
Jim feels like playing or relaxing, not working.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
In such an unfamiliar environment, Eric was a fish out of water.
Eric didn't have any friends.
Eric felt out of place.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
In September 2013, President Obama stated that he was on the fence about ordering a military strike against Syria.
The president was undecided about the military strike.
The president was firmly against the military strike.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What does the simile in this text suggest?
At an annual festival in Turkey, whirling dervishes practice a tradition of spinning like tops to commemorate the teachings of one of their spiritual leaders.
The dancers play with toys.
The dancers rotate rapidly.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
For spring allergy sufferers, the botanical garden is as pleasant as a traffic jam.
The botanical garden is unpleasant for allergy sufferers .
The botanical garden is noisy and crowded.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What does the metaphor in this text suggest?
Conscience is a man's compass.
Your conscience can lead you around in circles.
Your conscience guides you to act the right way.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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