Elephant in the Room

What does the phrase 'Elephant in the Room' mean?

• A large animal in a room

• A problem that is obvious but ignored

• A small issue that is easily solved

• A decorative item in a room

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following sentences uses 'Elephant in the Room' correctly?

• The elephant in the room was a beautiful sight.

• We need to address the elephant in the room during our meeting.

• The elephant in the room was very small and cute.

• I saw an elephant in the room at the zoo.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Identify the part of speech for the word 'Elephant' in the phrase 'Elephant in the Room'.

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In the phrase 'Elephant in the Room', what does 'Room' refer to?

• A literal room

• A metaphorical space or situation

• A type of furniture

• A type of building

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'Elephant in the Room'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the origin of the phrase 'Elephant in the Room'?

• A children's book

• A famous speech

• An old fable

• A 19th-century newspaper article

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the correct synonym for 'Elephant in the Room'.

• Hidden agenda

• Open secret

• Unspoken issue

• Visible problem

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following is an antonym for 'Elephant in the Room'?

• Transparent issue

• Hidden problem

• Obvious solution

• Concealed fact

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

How can the phrase 'Elephant in the Room' be used in a business context?

• To describe a large office

• To refer to an ignored major issue

• To talk about office decor

• To mention a team-building activity

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the tone of the phrase 'Elephant in the Room'?

• Humorous

• Serious

• Sarcastic

• Joyful

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B