Meaning of Figurative Language Examples

What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"

• Photography is one of my hobbies.
• I own an expensive camera.
• Photos of me are always really good. 
• I like to visit art museums.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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

What is meant by that figurative language sentence?

• The car is very old.

• The car was truly made in prehistoric times.

• The car is very new.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...

• Carla takes yoga classes.
• She said something embarrassing.
• Carla ate a snack.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

She is walking on eggshells really means...

• She is learning how to walk.

• She is in the chicken coop.

• She is trying not to upset anyone.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does it really mean: "She was pulling my leg."

• She grabbed my leg and tugged on it.
• She hurt my leg.
• She was joking with me. 

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The fog was a blanket covering the road.

This figurative language sentence tells you what?

• It was a clear, sunny day.

• The fog was thick.

• The fog was comfortable and cozy.

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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.

This figurative language sentence tells you what?

• You must leave the refrigerator door open to stay cool.

• It is cold in the air conditioned room.

• It is hot inside the room.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

"Her eyes were like a deep ocean filled with endless mystery." This is an example of ____________________.

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Personification
• Structure

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

"The man was a constant and steady rock." This is an example of  _____________________________. 

• Simile
• Personification
• Metaphor 
• Style

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

"The sunlight kissed her head as the gentle breeze whispered in her ear." This is an example of ___________________________. 

• Rhythm
• Structure
• Style
• Personification

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4