Exploring Figurative Language in Poetry

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence in blue font is an example of

• visual imagery (sense of sight)

• simile

• No figurative language is used here.

• metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

In the poem where the sun is described as "as mean as a junkyard dog," what type of figurative language is being used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Read lines 13 and 14 from the poem.

-leaving chunks of trees that we made into pirate ships-

What do these lines suggest about the speaker’s experience at the river?

• The river creates problems that the speaker wants to avoid.

• The river gives the speaker a chance to travel to new places.

• The river provides a way for the speaker to be creative.

• The river can be a confusing place for the speaker.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Time is a thief.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

• The classroom was noisy.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The students were eating.

• The lunch break was long.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which line from the poem best demonstrates personification?

• The river flowed gently down the valley.

• The sun smiled down on the happy children.

• The mountain stood tall and proud.

• The leaves rustled in the wind.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the imagery in the poem contribute to its mood?

• It creates a sense of urgency.

• It evokes a feeling of tranquility.

• It adds to the confusion.

• It makes the reader feel anxious.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which of the following sentences best illustrates a change in tone?

• The day was bright and sunny, perfect for a picnic.

• The storm clouds gathered ominously, casting shadows over the land.

• The cat purred contentedly in the warm sun.

• The flowers bloomed in vibrant colors.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the poem, the phrase "the night wrapped its arms around the city" is an example of:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the mood of the poem if it describes "a lonely road under a gray, overcast sky"?

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Melancholic

• Exciting

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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