Figurative Language in The Wild Robot

Which of the following sentences from "The Wild Robot" is a simile?

• The robot's eyes were stars in the night.

• The robot moved as quietly as a mouse.

• The wind howled angrily through the trees.

• The forest was a sea of green.

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Identify the metaphor in the following sentences from "The Wild Robot."

• The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

• The leaves danced in the breeze.

• The river was a ribbon of silver.

• The mountain stood tall and proud.

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Which sentence from "The Wild Robot" uses personification?

• The sun smiled down on the island.

• The robot was as still as a statue.

• The grass was a green carpet.

• The sky was a deep blue.

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Find the example of alliteration in the following sentences from "The Wild Robot."

• The robot ran rapidly through the rain.

• The forest was a maze of mystery.

• The bird sang a sweet song.

• The waves crashed against the rocks.

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CCSS.L.4.5

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CCSS.RL.7.4

What type of figurative language is used in this sentence from "The Wild Robot": "The sky was a canvas painted with colors"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

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Which sentence from "The Wild Robot" is an example of hyperbole?

• The robot's heart was a ticking clock.

• The island was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

• The trees whispered secrets to each other.

• The sun set in a blaze of glory.

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Interpret the imagery in this sentence from "The Wild Robot": "The forest was a blanket of green, dotted with colorful flowers."

• The forest is described as being very noisy.

• The forest is described as being very colorful and lush.

• The forest is described as being very dark and scary.

• The forest is described as being very dry and barren.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following sentences from "The Wild Robot" contains a simile?

• The robot's eyes were bright stars.

• The wind was a wild beast.

• The rain fell like a curtain.

• The mountain was a giant.

Recognize the metaphor in this sentence from "The Wild Robot": "The night was a black velvet cloak."

• The night was very cold.

• The night was very quiet.

• The night was very dark and soft.

• The night was very bright.

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Explain the personification in this sentence from "The Wild Robot": "The trees whispered secrets to each other."

• The trees are described as being very tall.

• The trees are described as making noise like humans.

• The trees are described as being very old.

• The trees are described as being very colorful.

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