The Merry-go-round Vignette Questions

Which phrase contains a simile?

• Lockers stood like loyal soldiers

• Secrets whispered softly

• Graduation waited patiently

• High school days slipped away

The simile "like cotton candy melting quickly" mainly suggests:

• The sweetness of high school experiences

• The fleeting nature of high school experiences

• The fun of high school experiences

• The colorful nature of high school experiences

The comparison of tests to storm clouds implies that:

• Tests are always pleasant experiences

• Tests can cause stress or relief

• Tests only affect the weather

• Tests are easy to pass

Which statement is a metaphor?

• Friendships were spring flowers

• Lockers stood like loyal soldiers

• Laughter danced through hallways

• Graduation waited patiently

The metaphor "hallways were bustling streets" suggests:

• Hallways were literally streets.

• Hallways were crowded and busy.

Describing graduation as "a lighthouse" primarily emphasizes its:

• Danger and fear

• Guidance and significance

• Brightness and celebration

• Quietness and calm

Which example shows personification?

• High school days slipped away quietly

• Melting like ice cream

• Graduation waited patiently

• Tests loomed like storm clouds

"Laughter danced through hallways" means laughter:

• Made noise

• Was lively and noticeable

• Was quiet and hidden

• Was annoying

The personification of lockers as "loyal soldiers" suggests they:

• Were threatening

• Protected students' secrets and dreams

• Were colorful and decorative

• Were noisy and distracting

The tone of the vignette is best described as:

• Angry

• Reflective

• Humorous

• Fearful