Exploring Figurative Language and Themes

Which sentence uses correct standard English grammar?

• She don't like apples.

• She doesn't like apples.

• She not like apples.

• She isn't like apples.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

• Time steals your money.

• Time can be bought.

• Time passes quickly and unnoticed.

• Time is a person.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• He was a lion in the fight.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?

• To shatter ice.

• To start a conversation in a social setting.

• To make someone angry.

• To cool down a situation.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Identify the theme of a story where a character learns the importance of honesty.

• Friendship

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Courage

• Adventure

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct grammar usage.

• He go to the store every day.

• He goes to the store every day.

• He going to the store every day.

• He gone to the store every day.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the metaphor "The world is a stage" suggest?

• The world is flat.

• Life is like a play where everyone has a role.

• The world is a theater.

• The world is round.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The cat is on the mat.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The book is on the table.

• The car is red.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the idiom "hit the hay" mean?

• To go to sleep.

• To work hard.

• To play in the field.

• To eat dinner.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In "The Phantom Tollbooth," how does Milo respond to challenges in Chapter 10?

• He gives up easily.

• He becomes more determined and resourceful.

• He ignores the challenges.

• He asks for help from others.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3