Exploring Figurative Language

What is an example of a simile in the text?

• as brave as a lion

• as fast as a cheetah

• as bright as a star

• as quiet as a mouse

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify a metaphor used in the passage and explain its meaning.

• time is a journey

• time is a thief

• time is a puzzle

• time is a friend

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

How does the author use personification to enhance the imagery?

• The author focuses solely on factual descriptions without any literary devices.

• The author describes human emotions in nature without personification.

• The author uses metaphors to create vivid descriptions.

• The author enhances imagery by giving human traits to non-human elements.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What symbols can be found in the text, and what do they represent?

• Alphabetical letters

• Punctuation marks, mathematical symbols, special characters

• Geometric shapes

• Colors and their meanings

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Analyze the tone of the passage. How does the author's word choice contribute to it?

• The tone is humorous and lighthearted.

• The tone is aggressive and confrontational.

• The tone is reflective and analytical.

• The tone is dismissive and uninterested.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Find an example of alliteration in the text. What effect does it have?

• Sally sells seashells by the seashore

• "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of alliteration.

• How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?

• Betty Botter bought some butter

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Discuss how hyperbole is used in the text. What is its purpose?

• Hyperbole is used to create emphasis and evoke strong emotions.

• Hyperbole is used to provide factual information.

• Hyperbole serves to confuse the reader.

• Hyperbole is used to downplay the significance of events.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What theme is conveyed through the use of figurative language?

• The theme is conveyed through literal descriptions.

• The theme is conveyed through straightforward facts.

• The theme is conveyed through simple statements.

• The theme is conveyed through enhanced imagery and emotional depth.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How does the use of imagery impact the reader's understanding of the text?

• Imagery is irrelevant to the overall meaning of the text.

• Imagery impacts the reader's understanding by making the text more vivid and relatable.

• Imagery has no effect on the reader's understanding.

• Imagery only confuses the reader and makes the text harder to follow.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Evaluate the author's overall use of figurative language. How does it contribute to the text's meaning?

• The figurative language only serves to lengthen the text without adding meaning.

• The figurative language confuses the reader and detracts from the main idea.

• The figurative language deepens emotional engagement and enhances thematic understanding.

• The use of figurative language is minimal and has no impact on the text.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4