Exploring Figurative Language and Meaning

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• He ran faster than a cheetah.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the onomatopoeia in the following sentence: "The bacon sizzled in the pan."

• Bacon

• Sizzled

• Pan

• In

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the idiom "break the ice" mean in the context of a conversation?

• To literally break ice

• To start a conversation in a social setting

• To end a conversation abruptly

• To make someone angry

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky," which literary device is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences contains alliteration?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• The sun was a golden ball.

• He was as brave as a lion.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Interpret the metaphor in the sentence: "Time is a thief."

• Time literally steals things.

• Time passes quickly and unnoticed.

• Time is a person.

• Time is valuable.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the impact of the word "shattered" in the sentence: "Her dreams were shattered."

• It suggests a gentle break.

• It implies a complete and sudden destruction.

• It indicates a slow decline.

• It means her dreams were fulfilled.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The clock ticked loudly.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Determine the meaning of the phrase "a sea of troubles" in the context of a text.

• A literal sea filled with problems

• A large number of difficulties

• A small number of issues

• A peaceful situation

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence best demonstrates imagery?

• The cake was sweet.

• The cake was a masterpiece of chocolate and cream, with layers of rich, velvety texture.

• The cake was good.

• The cake was eaten.

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DOK Level 1: Recall