Figurative Language- Application

What does the idiom "it was a blessing in disguise" mean?

• something that looks bad at first but turns out to be good

• a religious gift

• a moment of great happiness

• a problem that never ends

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the personification "the wind whispered through the trees" mean?

• The trees were talking to each other.

• The wind was making a soft sound, like whispering.
  

• The trees were blowing loudly.

• There was a secret being shared among the trees

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What does the metaphor "he is a night owl" mean?

• He likes to sleep during the night

• He likes to stay up late at night

• He works in the dark

• He is a bird that flies at night

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the metaphor "time is a thief" mean?

• Time steals physical objects

• Time passes quickly, and we often lose it without realizing

• Time is valuable, so it should be guarded

• Time is the enemy of all things

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the simile "he's as fast as lightning" mean?

• He is literally as fast as lightning

• He is very fast

• He moves quickly but unpredictably

• He can produce light

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the metaphor "The classroom was a zoo" mean?

• The classroom was full of animals

• The students were all studying zoology

• The classroom was very noisy and chaotic

• The classroom had a lot of visitors

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the metaphor "she is the light of my life" mean?

• She is the source of my happiness or joy

• She literally shines like a light

• She works in a lightning shop

• She is always calm and relaxed

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the idiom "cry over spilt milk" mean?

• To be upset about something that cannot be fixed

• To express joy over something unexpected

• To apologize for a mistake

• To celebrate something minor

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?

• You need to wait for someone else to act

• The decision is now up to you

• You should play sports

• You have missed your chance

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the idiom "I would be tickled pink" mean?

• I would be confused or uncertain

• I would be sad or upset

• I would laugh from being tickled so much

• I would be pleased or delighted

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B