A Long Walk to Water Figurative Language

The figurative language in paragraph 25 helps the reader understand that Salva feels —

• discomfort

• exhaustion

• fear

• sickness

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does the sensory language in paragraph 23 show about Salva’s feelings toward the rebels?

"Salva froze. All he could see was the gun’s huge barrel, black and gleaming, as it moved toward his face."

• It reveals how Salva feels threatened by them.

• It reveals Salva’s anger at them

• It reveals Salva’s respect for them

• It reveals how different Salva is from them.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

On page 8, the author writes, “Boom”. What type of figurative language is this?

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The figurative language in paragraph 25 helps the reader understand that Salva feels —

• F. discomfort

• G. exhaustion

• H. fear

• J. sickness

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Mark whether the phrase depicts Salva's internal or external conflict.

"Thoughts kept going through his head in rhythm with his steps."

• A. internal conflict

• B. external conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What does the sensory language in paragraph 23 show about Salva’s feelings toward the rebels?

• It reveals how Salva feels threatened by them.

• It reveals Salva’s anger at them.

• It reveals Salva’s respect for them.

• It reveals how different Salva is from them.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'the sun was a blazing fire'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.3

In the sentence 'The wind whispered through the trees,' what is the figurative language used?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does the metaphor 'a long walk to water' suggest about the journey?

• A) It is easy and quick

• B) It is challenging and arduous

• C) It is joyful and fun

• D) It is boring and uneventful

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5