Figurative Language and Context Clues Review

What is the figurative meaning of the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs"?

• It is raining lightly.

• It is raining heavily.

• Animals are falling from the sky.

• It is not raining.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word helps you understand the meaning of "melancholy" in the sentence: "The melancholy tune of the violin echoed in the empty hall"?

• tune

• echoed

• empty

• hall

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the phrase "a piece of cake" mean figuratively?

• A slice of cake.

• Something easy to do.

• A dessert.

• A celebration.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the word "shimmering" affect the tone in the sentence: "The shimmering stars lit up the night sky"?

• Creates a dull tone.

• Adds a mysterious tone.

• Introduces a bright and magical tone.

• Provides a frightening tone.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence "She has a heart of gold," what does the phrase "heart of gold" suggest about the person?

• She is very wealthy.

• She is very kind and generous.

• She is very strong.

• She is very sick.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the connotative meaning of the word "slender" in the sentence: "The slender branches swayed in the gentle breeze"?

• Thin in a graceful way.

• Weak and fragile.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which context clue helps you understand the word "jubilant" in the sentence: "The crowd was jubilant after their team won the championship"?

• crowd

• team

• won

• championship

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the word "glow" influence the meaning in the sentence: "The campfire's glow was comforting"?

• It suggests danger.

• It indicates brightness.

• It implies warmth and security.

• It means the fire was big.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the figurative meaning of "break the ice"?

• Shatter frozen water.

• Start a conversation in a social setting.

• End a friendship.

• Swim in cold water.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which two words helps determine the meaning of "treacherous" in the sentence: "The treacherous path was filled with hidden dangers"?

• path

• filled

• hidden

• dangers

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4