Figurative Language

Delaney is the sun in my life; she means everything to me.

• Delaney is yellow.
• Delaney is standing on the roof.
• Delaney is important to me.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

I'm dying to see that movie.

• I can wait a little longer.
• I don't want to see the movie.
• I'm excited about seeing the movie.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The car is a dinosaur so we better buy a new one.

• The car is very old.
• The car was truly made in prehistoric times.
• The car is very new.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

After math class, Chou's head was spinning from all the information that would be on the test.

• Chou was feeling confused.
• Chou was feeling very confident.
• Chou is thinking about science class.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The fog was a blanket covering the road.

• It was a clear, sunny day.
• The fog was thick.
• The fog was comfortable and cozy.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Jeremy clammed up when he thought others would tease him about his ideas.

• Jeremy kept his ideas to himself.
• Jeremy enjoyed fishing.
• Jeremy spoke freely.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The stars were diamonds in the nighttime sky.

• The stars are expensive.
• The stars are not out tonight.
• The stars were bright and sparkling.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The room became an icebox every time the air conditioning went on.

• You must leave the refrigerator door open to stay cool.
• It is cold in the air conditioned room.
• It is hot inside the room.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

At twelve years old, Jenna is a blooming flower.

• Jenna is growing up.
• Jenna is about to run away from home.
• Jenna is very sick.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

At the recital, Olivia's fingers danced over the keyboard.

• Olivia was a weak piano player.
• Olivia didn't know how to play; she just pounded the keys.
• Olivia played the piano easily and beautifully.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4