RL.2.4 Context Clues/ Figurative Language

RL.2.4 Context Clues/ Figurative Language

I can determine the meanings of words and phrases using context Clues.

Multiple Choice

I miss our old lunch lady. The new lunch lady gives us measly portions of food. The old lunch lady gave us big piles of food. What does the word measly mean?

• large

• delicious

• very tiny

Multiple Choice

The new computer teacher is affable. She seems quite friendly and easy to talk to. What does the word affable mean?

• easy to talk to

• mean

• silly

Multiple Choice

I wish I had known the cup was fragile. Usually, I can drop a glass and it is strong enough not to break. What does the word fragile mean?

• strong

• breakable

• clear

Multiple Choice

Mr. Smith tried to keep our morning message brief, so that we could get to our classrooms and get started very quickly on our work. What does the word brief mean?

• long

• short

• interesting

Figurative/ Nonliteral Language

I can distinguish between literal and nonliteral language.

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• There is no difference.

• A simile uses like or as; a metaphor does not.

• A metaphor uses like or as; a simile does not.

• A simile compares realistic things. A metaphor compare nonrealistic things.

Multiple Choice

What is an idiom?

• a comparison that uses like or as

• an extreme exaggeration

• a comparison that does not use like or as

• a saying or phrase that makes no sense