Figurative Language

After losing the match, Jack’s heart was a heavy stone in his chest, weighing him down with every step. What type of figurative language is used here?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The car roared to life, eager to hit the open road and explore new horizons. What is being figuratively suggested?

• The car is alive

• The car is fast

• The car is reluctant

• The car makes a soft noise

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Sarah's laughter was like a melody, filling the room with joy. What comparison is made in this sentence?

• Her laughter to music

• Her voice to an instrument

• Her singing to a melody

• Her joy to the room

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Mark’s backpack was a mountain of books, too heavy to carry without struggle. What figurative expression is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The wind howled through the trees as though it were a wild creature hunting its prey. What is the best interpretation of the figurative language?

• The wind was gentle

• The wind is compared to an animal

• The wind is described as angry

• The wind is soft and calm

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

My phone died a thousand times today, always running out of battery when I needed it most! What is being exaggerated here?

• The phone never works

• The phone ran out of battery multiple times

• The phone broke into pieces

• The phone was stolen

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The clouds were like cotton candy, soft and delicate against the bright blue sky. What image does this simile create?

• The clouds are hard and dark

• The clouds are heavy and rain-filled

• The clouds are light and fluffy

• The clouds are fast-moving

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Her anger was a storm brewing in the distance, slowly approaching but inevitable. What is the metaphor suggesting?

• Her anger is small

• Her anger is calm

• Her anger is approaching gradually

• Her anger is playful

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The flowers danced in the gentle breeze, swaying from side to side as though enjoying the sunlight. Which part of this sentence is figurative?

• The flowers are moving

• The flowers are being controlled

• The flowers are described as dancing

• The flowers are still

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

It took him forever to finish the homework, even though it was only a few questions. What is being exaggerated here?

• He took a long time

• The homework was impossible

• The homework was endless

• The homework was easy

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A