Figurative Language and Meaning

Determine the meaning of the word "melancholy" as it is used in the following sentence: "The melancholy tone of the poem evoked a sense of deep sorrow and longing."

• Joyful

• Sadness

• Anger

• Excitement

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Identify the figurative language used in the following sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Analyze the impact of the word "shattered" in the following sentence: "Her dreams were shattered when she didn't get the scholarship."

• It suggests a minor disappointment.

• It implies a complete and devastating loss.

• It indicates a temporary setback.

• It means she was slightly upset.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Interpret the figure of speech in the following sentence: "He has a heart of stone."

• He is very kind.

• He is very strong.

• He is very cold and unfeeling.

• He is very fragile.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Explain the connotative meaning of the word "home" in the following sentence: "After years of traveling, he finally felt at home."

• A physical building

• A place of residence

• A feeling of comfort and belonging

• A temporary shelter

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Identify the figurative language in the following sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Analyze the impact of the word "blazing" in the following sentence: "The blazing sun made it impossible to stay outside for long."

• It suggests a mild warmth.

• It implies an intense and overwhelming heat.

• It indicates a comfortable temperature.

• It means a slight increase in temperature.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Interpret the figure of speech in the following sentence: "Time is a thief."

• Time is valuable.

• Time steals moments from our lives.

• Time is generous.

• Time is slow.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Explain the connotative meaning of the word "snake" in the following sentence: "He turned out to be a real snake, betraying everyone who trusted him."

• A reptile

• A deceitful person

• A harmless creature

• A loyal friend

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.11-12.5

Identify the figurative language in the following sentence: "She was drowning in a sea of paperwork."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.11-12.5A