Figurative Language Context Clues

"Johnny was as quick as lightning" means...

• Johnny is on fire.

• Johnny is very fast.

• Lightning is fast.

What is the first step in figuring out figurative language?

• Imagine or draw what it is saying literally.

• Look up any words you don't know and use context clues.

What is the second step in figuring out figurative language?

• Think about what is being compared and how it is being compared.

• Look up any words you don't know and use context clues.

• Imagine or draw what it is saying literally.

What is the last step in deciding what figurative language means?

• Look up any words you don't know and use context clues.

• Imagine or draw what is saying literally.

• Think about what is being compared and how it is being compared.

Read the sentence. Ann is so good natured that many of her friends say she is like a ray of sunshine. What does the underlined part of the sentence most likely mean?

• Ann makes people feel happy.

• Ann makes people wake up early.

• Ann likes to wear yellow.

• Ann likes to sit in the sun.

Read the sentences. Dave interviewed his grandmother for a social studies report. He learned that she had been a veterinarian, a basketball player, a chef, and a mother. Dave was amazed that she had worn many hats during her life. The underlined part of the sentence most likely means that Dave’s grandmother

• knew many people.

• had a large uniform collection.

• stayed at home most of the time.

• had several responsibilities.

Read the sentences. Carla was disappointed because it was raining and she could not go outside and ride her bike. Her brother said, “Look at the bright side. We can stay inside and play a game together.” What do the underlined words in the sentence most likely mean?

• The sun will light up the sky.

• Playing a game is better than riding a bike.

• Think about the situation in a positive way.

• Hope that the rain will continue for several days.

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break.

• The sun was shining brightly in the sky.

• The leaves rustled in the gentle breeze.

• The cat sat on the mat.

What does the phrase 'time is a thief' suggest?

• Time can steal your belongings.

• Time passes quickly and unnoticed.

• Time is a valuable resource.

• Time is a person.

Identify the simile in the following sentence: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

• Her smile was bright.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The sun was bright.

• Her smile was the sun.