Figurative Language Interpret Meanings

What is the literal meaning of the following simile?

"Time is like a cruel thief."

• There's no such thing as time.

• Time often seems to pass very slowly.

• Thieves are bad because they steal things.

• As time passes, so does life's pleasant moments.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the literal meaning of the following metaphor? "John stood and I was in the presence of a skyscraper."

• John is attractive.

• John is annoying.

• John is tall.

• John is funny.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the literal meaning of the following personification?

"As we walked through the scorching desert, the sun beat down on us."

• The sun felt very hot.

• The sun was fighting them.

• The sun was very bright.

• The sun was setting.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the literal meaning of the following hyperbole?"Charlie gazed hopelessly at the endless pile of bills stretching across the counter."

• There were a lot of bills on the counter.

• The bills were really expensive.

• The counter was very long.

• Charlie is a rich man.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the literal meaning of the following simile?

"Carlos, like an ox, pulled the weights an incredible distance."

• Carlos had a positive attitude.

• Carlos was strong.

• Carlos was intelligent.

• Carlos was a superhero.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

I felt as safe as a turtle hiding in its shell. This means...

• seeing no light at all

• looking like a turtle

• wearing a hard shell

• feeling protected

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence makes something that is not human seem human?

• A short while later, I was headed out the door.

• My alarm clock sprang to life promptly at 9:20 a.m.

• "Yo, Charlie! Good to see you!" Gary replied.

• I wanted to sleep a little longer, but I knew I had to wake up.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

The sentence "Time never waits for anyone" means that _______________.

• it is easy to get off of a tight schedule

• alarm clocks can be set to go off at anytime

• time keeps going and does not stop

• men are more patient than women

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the sentence "Tina's eyes flew open, and red roses appeared on her cheeks" means?

• A fever is causing her cheeks to burn.

• She is embarrassed and starts blushing.

• She is happy that her parents are home.

• Her dad has brought roses home to her.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

If a person hits the sack, it means he or she _______________.

• goes to sleep

• hits a punching bag

• recycles a sack

• finishes a project

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B