Understanding Metaphors GivenContext

Read the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break." What does the metaphor "the classroom was a zoo" mean?

• The classroom was full of animals.

• The classroom was very noisy and chaotic.

• The classroom was organized and quiet.

• The classroom was empty.

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What does this metaphor (Her smile was a ray of sunshine) mean here?: "Her smile was a ray of sunshine, brightening everyone's day."

• Her smile was like the sun.

• Her smile was warm and cheerful.

• Her smile was hidden.

• Her smile was cold and distant.

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Explain the metaphorical meaning of "time is a thief" in the sentence: "Time is a thief that steals our moments."

• Time literally takes things away.

• Time passes quickly and takes away opportunities.

• Time gives us more moments.

• Time is a person who steals.

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What is the literal meaning of the metaphor "the world is a stage" in the sentence: "All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women are like actors"?

• The world is a place where plays are performed.

• Life is like a play where people have roles.

• The world is flat like a stage.

• The world is a theater.

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What is the literal meaning of the metaphor in the sentence: "The stormy ocean was a raging beast."

• The ocean was calm.

• The ocean was like big.

• The ocean was strong and wild.

• The ocean was peaceful.

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Explain the meaning of "a blanket of snow" in the sentence: "The town was covered in a blanket of snow."

• Snow was soft and warm.

• Snow covered everything in the town completely.

• Snow was like a blanket.

• Snow was colorful.

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What is the literal meaning of the metaphor "a heart of stone" in the sentence: "He has a heart of stone and never shows any emotion"?

• He has a heart made of stone.

• He is very emotional.

• He is unemotional and unfeeling.

• He is kind and caring.

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What is the literal meaning of the metaphor in the sentence: "The stars were diamonds in the sky."

• The stars were shiny and bright.

• The stars were dull.

• The stars were falling.

• The stars were hidden.

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Explain the meaning of "a sea of troubles" in the sentence: "He was drowning in a sea of troubles."

• He was literally in the sea.

• He had many problems overwhelming him.

• He was swimming in the sea.

• He was happy and carefree.

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What is the literal meaning of the metaphor "a rollercoaster of emotions" in the sentence: "Her day was a rollercoaster of emotions with everything that happened"?

• Her day was like a ride at an amusement park.

• Her day was calm and steady.

• Her day was full of emotional ups (good and downs.

• Her day was boring.

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