Reach for the Stars

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Reach for the Stars'?

• To aim for something that is very difficult to achieve

• To literally try to touch the stars

• To give up on your dreams

• To be content with what you have

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following sentences uses 'reach for the stars' correctly?

• She decided to reach for the stars and apply for her dream job.

• He reached for the stars and grabbed one.

• They were reaching for the stars in the garden.

• The stars were reached by the astronauts.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Identify the correct synonym for 'aspire' in the context of 'reach for the stars'.

• Desire

• Ignore

• Forget

• Dismiss

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What part of speech is 'reach' in the phrase 'reach for the stars'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In the phrase 'reach for the stars', what literary device is being used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor similar to 'reach for the stars'?

• As brave as a lion

• Climb the ladder of success

• Busy as a bee

• Sweet as honey

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the main theme of the phrase 'reach for the stars'?

• Ambition and aspiration

• Contentment

• Fear and anxiety

• Laziness

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the sentence that best illustrates the use of 'reach for the stars' in a motivational speech.

• You should reach for the stars and never settle for less.

• Reaching for the stars is a waste of time.

• Stars are too far to reach.

• Reaching for the stars is impossible.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which word best describes the tone of the phrase 'reach for the stars'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Indifferent

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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

What is the opposite of the phrase 'reach for the stars'?

• Settle for less

• Aim high

• Dream big

• Go for gold

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B