Context Clues and Figurative Language

"The lagoon water moved in sparkling crescents." means...

• the water moved like shiny crescent rolls

• the waves in the water were reflecting with the light of the sun

• the waves in the water were still

• the water moved in a crisscross pattern

Her words were as sharp as bee stings. means...

• her words were bee stings

• she said the word bee

• she had bee stings on her mouth

• her words hurt her feelings

“‘I want to go about like the light-footed goats!’” means..

• She wants to be free and try new things.

• The goats have lights on their feet.

• She wants to be a goat.

• She thinks goats have feet that are light and airy.

His squall was like a whirlwind, like a sudden wash of freezing spray means...

• Neewo's cries turned into a tornado.

• Neewo's cries came out of nowhere and shocked Omakayas.

• Neewo's cries were quiet and Omakayas didn't hear them.

• Neewo's cries went away fast.

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• The clouds are cotton balls in the sky.

• The car stopped working.

• She runs faster than a deer.

• He swims well.

When the author describes a character as "having a heart of stone," what does it suggest about the character?

• The character is strong.

• The character is unfeeling.

• The character is healthy.

• The character is scared.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The wind whispered through the trees is an example of what kind of figurative language?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

In the phrase "Her smile was as bright as the sun," what type of figurative language is being used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Recognizing figurative language: Which of the following is an example of a simile? The sun is like a golden coin in the sky. The sun is shining brightly. The sun is a star in the sky.

• The sun is like a golden coin in the sky.

• The sun is as hot as a fire.

• The sun is a star in the sky.

• The sun is shining brightly.

Which option shows the use of figurative language?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The car is very fast.

• She held seven marbles in her hand.

• The book was on the table.