Understanding Figurative Language (Activity 2)

In the phrase "the classroom was a zoo," the term "zoo" is used to convey:

• The classroom was filled with animals.

• The classroom was organized and quiet.

• The classroom was chaotic and noisy.

• The classroom was an exotic location.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The word "slim" compared to "skinny" most likely conveys:

• A negative connotation.

• A neutral connotation.

• A positive connotation.

• No connotation at all.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a story uses formal language and technical terms, it likely sets a tone that is:

• Casual and conversational.

• Serious and professional.

• Humorous and informal.

• Mysterious and ambiguous.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How does the use of the word "decay" instead of "decline" impact the tone of a passage?

• It makes the tone more optimistic.

• It makes the tone more neutral.

• It makes the tone more negative and somber.

• It makes the tone more humorous.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The phrase "her voice was music to his ears" uses which type of figurative language?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

How does the repetition of the word "desolate" in a passage impact the overall tone?

• It creates a sense of liveliness.

• It emphasizes a feeling of isolation and bleakness.

• It introduces a sense of joy.

• It neutralizes the tone.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The use of the word "regal" to describe a character’s appearance suggests:

• A humble and modest appearance.

• A simple and unadorned appearance.

• A majestic and royal appearance.

• An ordinary and plain appearance.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

How does the choice of the word "frosty" instead of "cool" affect the tone of a description?

• It makes the tone warmer and more inviting.

• It makes the tone colder and more distant.

• It makes the tone more neutral and indifferent.

• It makes the tone more energetic and lively.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

When an author describes a setting with "crumbling buildings" and "shadowy alleys," the language primarily creates:

• A vibrant and bustling atmosphere.

• A nostalgic and warm tone.

• A dark and ominous mood.

• A cheerful and welcoming 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