Figurative Language Impacts Mood and Tone

The classroom was a pressure cooker during the final exam. Nervous energy filled the room, bubbling up like water about to boil. The ticking clock was a constant reminder.  With each tick of the clock the students sat closer and closer to the edge of their seats. . When the bell finally rang, it was as if a valve had been released, letting out a sigh of relief.

What does the phrase "The classroom was a pressure cooker during the final exam" suggest?

• The classroom was very hot.

• The students were cooking food.

• The classroom was filled with pressure and anxiety.

• The students were boiling water.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The classroom was a pressure cooker during the final exam. Nervous energy filled the room, bubbling up like water about to boil. The ticking clock was a constant reminder.  With each tick of the clock the students sat closer and closer to the edge of their seats. . When the bell finally rang, it was as if a valve had been released, letting out a sigh of relief.

How does the phrase “a ticking clock was a constant reminder” contribute to the meaning of the text?

• It explains how loud the classroom was becoming.

• It describes the tension in the classroom

• It shows how unhappy the students are

• It explains why the clock was ticking loud

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The sun peeked over the horizon, stretching its golden fingers across the sleepy town. Birds began to sing, their melodies weaving a gentle morning blanket. The river sparkled like a thousand diamonds as it meandered through the valley. Children’s laughter echoed like music in the air, announcing the start of a beautiful day.

What is the author trying to convey by describing the sun as "stretching its golden fingers across the sleepy town"?

• A. The sun looks like it has fingers.

• The sunlight is gently spreading over the town.

• The sun is waking up the town like an alarm clock.

• The sun is making the town look golden.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The sun peeked over the horizon, stretching its golden fingers across the sleepy town. Birds began to sing, their melodies weaving a gentle morning blanket. The river sparkled like a thousand diamonds as it meandered through the valley. Children’s laughter echoed like music in the air, announcing the start of a beautiful day.

How do the sentences work together to create the mood of the paragraph?

• The sentences create a melancholy tone.

• The sentences create a respectful tone.

• The sentences create a peaceful tone.

• The sentences create an anxious tone.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Without a word, we sit down on the white sheet Kenny had spread out earlier. As the sea of people pack up their equipment and head back to the campground, we sit there and watch until the very last nick of the sun is gone.

What does this metaphor tell you?

• It suggests that the people are wet.

• It suggests that there is a large number of people.

• It suggests that the people are leaving for the beach.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The pages of the book were slick and shiny. And each picture made Rob feel cool and sweet inside, like a drink of water on a hot day. Mrs. Dupree let Rob look at the book because he was quiet and good in the library.

What does this simile tell you?

• It suggests that Rob's favorite pictures all show water.

• It suggests that Rob feels thirsty at the library.

• It suggests that Rob feels good when he looks at the picture.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

 From the car Georgia didn't seem so different from anyplace else. But when we got out of the car and talked to people, we couldn't understand them because of their southern accents. They talked like their mouths were full of rubber bands! People stared at us when we went into their restaurants.

What does this simile tell you?

• It suggests that the people were talking while eating.

• It suggests that the people talked too quickly.

• It suggests that the way people talked sounded unusual.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Emily loved exploring the old attic in her grandmother's house. The attic was a hidden gem, filled with forgotten treasures and the scent of old books and cedar. The dust danced in the beams of sunlight like tiny fairies, giving the room a magical glow. Cobwebs hung from the rafters like delicate lace, and the wooden floor creaked under her feet. The old rocking chair creaked like it was whispering secrets from the past, adding to the attic's mysterious charm.

As Emily rummaged through boxes and trunks, she discovered a forgotten trunk filled with treasures: old photographs, vintage jewelry, and letters yellowed with age. Each item was a time capsule of memories that made her heart soar like a bird. She carefully picked up an old locket, its gold surface glinting in the sunlight, and imagined the stories it could tell. Her grandmother's voice echoed in her mind, recounting tales of family history and adventures long past. The attic, with its hidden treasures and whispering walls, was a place where the past came alive, filling Emily with a sense of wonder and connection to her ancestors.

What does the phrase "the dust danced in the beams of sunlight like tiny fairies" suggest about the attic?

• The attic is full of magical creatures.

• The dust is moving around playfully in the sunlight.

• The attic is very dirty.

• The sunlight is very bright and hot.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Emily loved exploring the old attic in her grandmother's house. The attic was a hidden gem, filled with forgotten treasures and the scent of old books and cedar. The dust danced in the beams of sunlight like tiny fairies, giving the room a magical glow. Cobwebs hung from the rafters like delicate lace, and the wooden floor creaked under her feet. The old rocking chair creaked like it was whispering secrets from the past, adding to the attic's mysterious charm.

As Emily rummaged through boxes and trunks, she discovered a forgotten trunk filled with treasures: old photographs, vintage jewelry, and letters yellowed with age. Each item was a time capsule of memories that made her heart soar like a bird. She carefully picked up an old locket, its gold surface glinting in the sunlight, and imagined the stories it could tell. Her grandmother's voice echoed in her mind, recounting tales of family history and adventures long past. The attic, with its hidden treasures and whispering walls, was a place where the past came alive, filling Emily with a sense of wonder and connection to her ancestors.

 What is the effect of the phrase "each item a time capsule of memories that made her heart soar like a bird"?

• A. It suggests the items were very heavy.

• It shows that the items reminded Emily of her childhood.

• It indicates that the items made Emily feel happy and free.

• It implies that the items were very valuable.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Emily loved exploring the old attic in her grandmother's house. The attic was a hidden gem, filled with forgotten treasures and the scent of old books and cedar. The dust danced in the beams of sunlight like tiny fairies, giving the room a magical glow. Cobwebs hung from the rafters like delicate lace, and the wooden floor creaked under her feet. The old rocking chair creaked like it was whispering secrets from the past, adding to the attic's mysterious charm.

As Emily rummaged through boxes and trunks, she discovered a forgotten trunk filled with treasures: old photographs, vintage jewelry, and letters yellowed with age. Each item was a time capsule of memories that made her heart soar like a bird. She carefully picked up an old locket, its gold surface glinting in the sunlight, and imagined the stories it could tell. Her grandmother's voice echoed in her mind, recounting tales of family history and adventures long past. The attic, with its hidden treasures and whispering walls, was a place where the past came alive, filling Emily with a sense of wonder and connection to her ancestors.

What mood does the figurative language in the story create?

• A tense and suspenseful mood.

• A gloomy and dark mood.

• A peaceful and nostalgic mood.

• A chaotic and confusing mood.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4