Johnny Cake and figurative language practice

Which is a theme in “Johnny Cake”?

• Do not rest too often; keep working toward your dreams.

• Do not be greedy, but learn to love what you have.

• Do not laugh at others; they may be helpful to you one day.

• Do not brag about success, or someone might prove you wrong.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which phrase from "Johnny Cake" is an example of a simile?

• working in their garden

• as clear as a bell

• in the country

• with one swoop of his head

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the sentence:

"Oh, now you are as clear as a bell," smirked the fox...

The underlined words in the sentence MOST LIKELY mean the fox

• can see through the johnny cake

• hears what the johnny cake is saying

• thinks the johnny cake has been singing

• can tell the johnny cake has been running

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• He was strong as an ox

• It's raining cats and dogs

• Time is a thief

• The sun smiled down on us

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence below contains a simile?

• The sun is shining brightly in the sky.

• She ran as fast as a cheetah during the race.

• I have two apples in my lunchbox.

• The cat meowed loudly for its food.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence below contains an idiom?

• It's raining cats and dogs outside.

• The tree branch fell on the ground.

• She danced gracefully at the recital.

• The red apple tastes sweet and juicy.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which statement from the selection supports the theme that being clever is better than being quick?

• "Help me to remember it. So it will not burn."

• "I've outrun the farmer and his wife. Surely I can outrun you too."

• "Your voice is as soft as a whisper. Come closer so I may hear you."

• "I said I have outrun the farmer and his wife. Surely I can outrun you too."

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why did the fox compare Johnny Cake's voice to a soft whisper?

• He was trying to sleep and could not hear him.

• He was running away from Johnny Cake and could not hear him.

• He was trying to help him be quiet so the farmer could not find him.

• He was tricking Johnny Cake to come closer to him.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5