Exploring Figurative Language Fun

What is the meaning of the phrase "The wind whispered through the trees"?

• The wind was very loud.

• The wind made a soft, gentle sound.

• The trees were talking to each other.

• The wind was angry.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the metaphor "The classroom was a zoo" mean?

• The classroom was very quiet.

• The classroom was chaotic and noisy.

• The classroom was full of animals.

• The classroom was very organized.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of the simile "Her smile was as bright as the sun"?

• Her smile was very dim.

• Her smile was very bright and cheerful.

• Her smile was hot like the sun.

• Her smile was blinding.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What imagery is the author showing with, "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"?

• The person wants to eat a horse.

• The person is not very hungry.

• The person is extremely hungry.

• The person is exaggerating about eating.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the meaning of the phrase "The car complained as the key was turned"?

• The car was happy to start.

• The car made a noise when starting.

• The car refused to start.

• The car was talking.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the onomatopoeia "The fire crackled in the fireplace" suggest?

• The fire was silent.

• The fire made a popping sound.

• The fire was very large.

• The fire was out.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the meaning of the metaphor "Time is a thief"?

• Time steals moments from our lives.

• Time gives us more than we need.

• Time is a criminal.

• Time is valuable.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the simile "He fought like a lion" imply?

• He was cowardly in the fight.

• He fought with great courage and strength.

• He was as quiet as a lion.

• He avoided the fight.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of the phrase "The lightning danced across the sky"?

• The lightning was stationary.

• The lightning moved gracefully and quickly.

• The lightning was slow.

• The lightning was loud.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the metaphor "The snow was a white blanket covering the ground" mean?

• The snow was very thin.

• The snow was warm.

• The snow covered the ground completely.

• The snow was colorful.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D