Exploring Figurative Language and Vocabulary
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
The wind whispered through the trees.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
The classroom was a zoo.
The thunder grumbled in the distance.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "elated" most nearly mean?
Angry
Tired
Joyful
Confused
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence contains personification?
The leaves danced in the wind.
The car was red and shiny.
The dog barked loudly.
The sun is a star.
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CCSS.L.6.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "reluctant" as used in the sentence: "She was reluctant to try the new food"?
Excited
Unwilling
Quick
Happy
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence: "He has a heart of stone." What does this figurative language suggest about the person?
He is very kind.
He is very strong.
He is unemotional or unfeeling.
He is very healthy.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, "The city was buzzing with excitement," what does the word "buzzing" suggest about the city?
It was full of insects.
It was very noisy and active.
It was empty.
It was quiet.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word best completes the sentence to show a subtle difference in meaning? "After the long hike, she felt completely ________."
exhausted
tired
sleepy
lazy
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CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
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