Chasing the Wind

What is the meaning of the phrase 'chasing the wind'?

• Pursuing something unattainable

• Running very fast

• Flying a kite

• Catching a breeze

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.L.3.5A

Which of the following sentences uses 'chasing the wind' correctly?

• He was chasing the wind when he tried to catch the bus.

• She felt like she was chasing the wind with her endless to-do list.

• The dog was chasing the wind in the park.

• They were chasing the wind while sailing.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Identify the literary device used in the phrase 'chasing the wind'.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

In which context might someone use the phrase 'chasing the wind'?

• When discussing a futile effort

• When describing a windy day

• When talking about a successful project

• When planning a vacation

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.L.3.5A

What part of speech is 'chasing' in the phrase 'chasing the wind'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which word best describes the tone of the phrase 'chasing the wind'?

• Hopeful

• Futile

• Joyful

• Angry

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the grammatical structure of the phrase 'chasing the wind'?

• Noun phrase

• Verb phrase

• Adjective phrase

• Adverbial phrase

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is a synonym for 'chasing the wind'?

• Achieving success

• Wasting time

• Finding peace

• Gaining knowledge

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the opposite of 'chasing the wind'?

• Reaching a goal

• Losing hope

• Feeling lost

• Being confused

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'chasing the wind'?

• Building a sandcastle

• Trying to hold water in your hands

• Planting a tree

• Writing a letter

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3