Figurat

I am so hungry I could eat a cow. 
This figure of speech is _____

• Hyperbole 

• Simile 

• Rhyme 

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the meaning of the idiom "I can't stop smiling. I've been on cloud nine all day."? 

• you are really high 

• you feel joyful 

• clouds are white 

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

'Her eyes were sparkling diamonds' is an example of:

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

• personification

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

My sister is like an angel in my life.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• alliteration

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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 sentences contains a metaphor?

• The wind howled like a wolf.

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

• He ran as fast as lightning.

• The stars danced in the sky.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of the idiom 'to break the ice'?

• To shatter something

• To start a conversation

• To feel cold

• To end a relationship

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which sentence uses personification?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The car zoomed down the street.

• The cake was as sweet as honey.

• The sun was a golden ball.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Identify the hyperbole in the following sentence: 'I've told you a million times.'

• I've told you a million times.

• You never listen.

• It's important to remember.

• Please pay attention.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the figure of speech in 'He has a heart of stone'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D