Figurative Language Meaning

My smile was as wide as the Grand Canyon.

What does this simile mean?

• They had a big smile on their face.

• They were kind of smiling.

• They were not smiling.

• They were upset.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The warmth of the fire wrapped me in a warm hug.

What does this metaphor mean?

• The fire felt really warm.

• The fire hugged them.

• They were on fire.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

My breath was a white cloud as I walked to the store.

What inference can you make about the weather based on this metaphor.

• It was really hot outside.

• It is really cold outside.

• The speaker doe snot like the cold.

• The speaker is in a cloud.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

She sang as sweetly as a bird.

What does this simile mean?

• She was a beautiful singer.

• She could not sing at all.

• She was singing.

• She is a bird.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

His laugh was a sweet treat after a long day.

What does this metaphor mean?

• His laugh made the speaker happy.

• His laugh was annoying

• His laugh was very sweet.

• He is very funny.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

The moon smiled at me in the sky.

What does this personification mean?

• The moon smiled at the writer.

• The moon is shining brightly.

• The moon cannot be seen.

• The moon is happy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The sun was hiding behind the clouds.

What does this metaphor mean?

• The sun could not be seen.

• The sun was hiding.

• The sun was being silly.

• The clouds were being rude.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

The person in front of me is a slow turtle as we walk down the hallway.

What does this simile mean?

• The person in front of them in a turtle.

• The. person in front of them is walking slowly.

• The person in front of them is walking quickly.

• They are at a zoo.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The stars sparkled like diamonds in the sky.

What does the metaphor mean?

• The stars were shining.

• The stars are diamonds.

• The stars are sparkly.

• The stars are dull.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

The baby's laugh is as sweet as candy.

What does this metaphor mean?

• The baby's laugh is very cute.

• The baby wants candy.

• The baby's laugh is loud

• The baby doesn't like to laugh.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7