Understanding Figurative Language

What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

• To initiate conversation in a social setting to relieve tension.

• To end a conversation abruptly.

• To physically break something in a social setting.

• To create a tense atmosphere in a gathering.

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Identify the idiomatic expression in the sentence: 'She was on cloud nine after winning the award.'

• in the spotlight

• a piece of cake

• under the weather

• on cloud nine

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Which of the following is a simile? 'He is as brave as a lion.' or 'He is a lion in battle.'

• He is a brave lion.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• He is the king of the jungle.

• He fights like a lion.

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What is the metaphor in the phrase 'Time is a thief'?

• Time is a valuable resource that should be saved.

• Time is a friend that helps us grow.

• Time is compared to a thief, indicating it steals moments from our lives.

• Time is a journey that we all must take.

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Create a simile to describe a fast runner.

• As heavy as a rock.

• As quiet as a whisper.

• As slow as a turtle.

• As fast as a cheetah.

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What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

• To reveal a secret or disclose confidential information.

• To cook a special dish.

• To tell a joke to friends.

• To make a mess in the kitchen.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

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Identify the metaphor in the sentence: 'The world is a stage.'

• The world is a stage.

• The world is a journey.

• The world is a puzzle.

• The world is a book.

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Which sentence contains a simile? 'Her smile was bright like the sun.' or 'Her smile was the sun.'

• Her smile was as bright as a star.

• Her smile was the brightest in the room.

• Her smile shone like a diamond.

• Her smile was bright like the sun.

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What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

• To be overly critical

• To make a mistake

• To ignore the problem

• To be exactly right or accurate about something.

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Create a metaphor to describe a difficult task.

• Sitting in a comfortable chair.

• Walking on a flat surface.

• Reading a simple book.

• Climbing a steep mountain.

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