Figurative

The stars will cry.
The kind of figurative language used here is _______

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What type of figurative language is shown?

The ocean waves danced in the moonlight.

• personification

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

• 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

What type of figurative language is shown?
Her long hair is an ocean of waves.

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• hyperbole

• metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Analyze the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs" and explain why it is considered figurative language. What does this phrase suggest about the intensity of the rain?

• It means that cats and dogs are falling from the sky.

• It suggests that it is raining very lightly.

• It implies that the rain is very heavy, using an exaggerated expression for emphasis.

• It indicates that actual animals are involved in the weather pattern.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Consider the sentence: "He has a heart of stone." What is the best explanation for why this is figurative language?

• It means his heart is literally made of stone.

• It suggests he is unfeeling or emotionally unresponsive, using a non-literal comparison.

• It indicates he is strong and healthy.

• It is a medical condition.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The grass is green.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• She runs fast.

• The sky is clear.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Interpret the use of the phrase "a blanket of snow" covering the landscape. What does this description suggest about the appearance of the landscape?

• It indicates that blankets were used to cover the ground.

• It suggests the snow covers the landscape uniformly, much like a blanket, providing a sense of completeness and uniformity.

• It means the snow is very thin.

• It suggests the landscape is visible through the snow.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Interpret the use of the simile in the sentence: "She danced like the wind." What does this simile tell us about her dancing?

• It indicates that she was literally blowing around like wind.

• It suggests her movement was very fast and graceful, likening her to the natural movement of wind.

• It means she was uncontrollable.

• It shows that she was invisible.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

"The classroom was a zoo." What does this metaphor suggest about the classroom situation?

• It means there were actual animals in the classroom.

• It suggests the classroom was very orderly and quiet.

• It implies the classroom was chaotic and noisy, likening it to the lively atmosphere of a zoo.

• It indicates the classroom was used for studying animals.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Why would a writer describe a forgotten town as "vanished into the mist" rather than simply "forgotten"?

• It suggests the town literally vanished.

• It implies the town is covered in mist.

• It uses a metaphor to enhance the mysterious and elusive nature of the town, adding a layer of intrigue.

• It indicates a weather report.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking