Interpreting Figurative Language

Haley’s decision haunted her. Its potential ramifications were around every corner; its effects were in every face she encountered. “What’s the matter?” her husband Tom finally asked her one night at dinner. “You’ve been walking around her for days like a zombie.” “Just work,” she said, dismissively. And yet, even from Tom’s eyes the demon gazed steadily back at her.

In this selection what does the phrase, "Haley's decision haunted her" mean?

• It kept her scared all night

• Every where she turned her decision followed her.

• Her decision was a ghost

• She was being followed by a ghost

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sky was in a temper. He picked up the outdoor furniture and hurled it across the yard. He ripped trees from the ground, slammed doors, and broke windows.

What does it mean "the sky was in a temper," in this selection?

• The sky was not happy

• The sky is actually a person who did all of these things.

• It was going to rain in some places.

• The sky was causing a big storm with lots of wind.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

The small dog tugged on the taut leash. He did not walk so much as bound, his broad chest heaving through the tall grass like the bow of a ship splitting waves that closed just as quickly again behind him.

In the selection what does it mean by, "heaving through the tall grass like a the bow of a ship."

• The grass was moving fast like water.

• The dog was running through the grass easily like a ship in water.

• The grass was moving just like waves.

• The dog was able to swim through the grass.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Celia continued to try to improve her grade until the end of the semester. but after failing her midterm, her chips had been placed, and the wheel spun. There was nothing she could do at that point except to watch it spin and hope for a miracle.

What does it mean by, " her chips had been places, and the wheel spun."

• She had already completed her midterm and there was nothing she could do change what was about to happen good or bad.

• She had put her chips on a wheel in order to make a good grade on her midterm.

• There was nothing she could do. Her chips were spilled on the wheel.

• She had taken her midterm and failed it and she knew that what had happened was good.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

My home, a moss covered rock, is an emerald fortress. It provides shelter from the heavy springtime showers, when the raindrops are like large iridescent pearls. My rock is neighbors with a weeping willow tree. Its branches are thick snakes, but to the children who come to swim from town, the willow is a majestic pirate ship. I peek my head between the daisies to watch the kids in brightly colored swimsuits plunge into the pool from the tips of the willow’s branches. The water’s surface is like a shattered mirror. A frenzy of ripples take over the pond, and the lily pads twirl like dancers who suddenly have the mad desire to switch partners. I fancy the idea of surfing the pond's wild waves one day.

In the selection what does it mean " an emerald fortress."

• It is a green home.

• His home is a green and protects him

• His home is shiny like an emerald

• The home is a dirty green color.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

My home, a moss covered rock, is an emerald fortress. It provides shelter from the heavy springtime showers, when the raindrops are like large iridescent pearls. My rock is neighbors with a weeping willow tree. Its branches are thick snakes, but to the children who come to swim from town, the willow is a majestic pirate ship. I peek my head between the daisies to watch the kids in brightly colored swimsuits plunge into the pool from the tips of the willow’s branches. The water’s surface is like a shattered mirror. A frenzy of ripples take over the pond, and the lily pads twirl like dancers who suddenly have the mad desire to switch partners. I fancy the idea of surfing the pond's wild waves one day.

In the selection, what does it mean by, " the water's surface is a like a shattered mirror."

• The water broke into tiny pieces.

• The water was frozen and cracked.

• The water had moved so it was no longer smooth.

• You could see your reflection in the water.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

My home, a moss covered rock, is an emerald fortress. It provides shelter from the heavy springtime showers, when the raindrops are like large iridescent pearls. My rock is neighbors with a weeping willow tree. Its branches are thick snakes, but to the children who come to swim from town, the willow is a majestic pirate ship. I peek my head between the daisies to watch the kids in brightly colored swimsuits plunge into the pool from the tips of the willow’s branches. The water’s surface is like a shattered mirror. A frenzy of ripples take over the pond, and the lily pads twirl like dancers who suddenly have the mad desire to switch partners. I fancy the idea of surfing the pond's wild waves one day.

In the selection, what does it mean by, " I fancy the idea of surfing the pond's wild waves one day."

• I want to dress up and be fancy to get in the pond one day.

• The pond water is so fancy and elegant.

• The idea of swimming in the pond makes me feel very fancy.

• I can't wait to be able to swim in the pond.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

On Friday afternoon, the doorbell rang. Ricky ran to the front door to see if his package arrived. He was so excited that he flew open the door. He didn’t even think about his dog, Shadow. Shadow darted out the door. He was down the street in a blink of the eye. Luckily, the mailman noticed the dog as it sprinted past him. The mailman chased after Shadow, grabbed his collar, and walked him back to Ricky. Phew, that was close!

What does the underlined phrase mean?

• He ran really fast.

• He was very tired.

• His eyes blinked really fast

• His eyes were looking down the street.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Garrett and Jeffrey took turns at the hoop practicing their free throws. Usually Garrett sunk his free throw shots with no trouble, but something was off today. He had not made a single shot. Jeffrey was on fire, though! He made every single free throw shot from the line. Coach McElroy noticed and came to talk to Garrett. “If you adjust your feet,” he said, “your shot will go straight.” To Garrett’s surprise, he made the rest of his free throws!

What does the underlined phrase mean?

• Jeffrey couldn't shoot the basketball very well.

• Jeffrey was doing very well at shooting the basketball.

• Jeffrey was getting very hot.

• Jeffrey was wearing red so he could shoot the basketball well.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Sebastian was forgetful. A few times a week, he forgot to bring his lunch to school. His mom would have to bring his lunch up to school. He often forgot his homework at home, too. It was no surprise when Sebastian went home and told his mom that he lost his favorite red sweatshirt. Normally, it did not bother him when he forgot things, but this time it did. He loved the sweatshirt. Sebastian’s mom brought him up to the school so he could look around outside. He searched high and low for the sweatshirt. When he found it, he realized it was dirtier than a pig in mud.

• He searched on the highest part of his room.

• He searched on the top shelf and and the floor.

• He searched only on the top shelf.

• He searched everywhere.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A