Exploring Figurative Language Concepts

During the school play, which of the following sentences did Maya use that contains a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Time is a thief.

• The classroom was a zoo.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In a literature class, Samuel explained that saying "The world is a stage" is an example of what?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggeration for effect

• A direct comparison between two unlike things

• Giving human traits to non-human things

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Arjun looked up at the night sky and said, 'Identify the sentence that uses personification.'

• The stars danced playfully in the sky.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• She is a shining star.

• I could eat a horse.

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David said, 'I have a million things to do today.' Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The leaves waved in the wind.

• She is as busy as a bee.

• I have a million things to do today.

• The world is a stage.

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During a school event, Benjamin wanted to make new friends. What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?

• To literally break ice

• To start a conversation in a social setting

• To become very cold

• To end a relationship

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Avery and Luna were walking past a bakery. Which sentence best illustrates imagery?

• The cake was as sweet as honey.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.

• He is a rock.

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Identify the simile in the following sentences:

• David's laughter was like a melody.

• She is a night owl.

• He runs like the wind.

• The classroom buzzed with excitement.

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Elijah said, "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!" What figure of speech is he using?

• A figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A direct comparison between two unlike things

• Giving human traits to non-human things

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William was reading a book and came across a sentence. Which of the following sentences contains personification?

• The car engine coughed and sputtered.

• He is as strong as an ox.

• She is a shining star.

• I could sleep for a year.

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During a surprise party planning, Zoe accidentally told Aria about the party. What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean in this context?

• To literally spill beans

• To reveal a secret

• To make a mess

• To cook beans

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DOK Level 1: Recall