Metaphors and Meanings

That dog was a bolt of lightning. 

• My dog is slow. 

• My dog was struck by lightning.

• My dog is really fast. 

• My dog hit by lightning

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The computer in our classroom is a dinosaur.

• The computer is old. 

• The computer is scary.

• The computer is brand new. 

• The computer is broken

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Time is a flash

• time goes by really fast

• time and lightening are the same thing

• time does not really exist

• time goes by slowly when it is raining outside

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BITTEN OFF MORE THAN WE CAN CHEW

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Which of the following is a metaphor?

• "Her smile is as bright as the sun."

• "He runs like the wind."

• "The classroom was a zoo."

• "The cake tastes like heaven."

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What does the metaphor 'time is a thief' suggest?

• Time is a person who steals.

• Time moves very slowly.

• Time steals moments from our lives.

• Time is precious and valuable.

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What does figurative language in poetry refer to?

• Language that uses figures and symbols in the text.

• The literal meaning of words in a poem.

• Words that create a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as.'

• The use of metaphors, similes, and symbols to convey deeper meanings.

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Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• The sun was like a golden coin in the sky.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The rain was as gentle as a lullaby.

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What is the primary purpose of using metaphors in literature?

• To create a rhyme scheme

• To provide a direct comparison

• To add depth and understanding

• To confuse the reader

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Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

• Time is a thief

• Steals our moments

• Time is precious

• Moments are stolen

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