Exploring Figurative Language in Literature

What is an example of a simile in the text, and how does it enhance the imagery?

• as quiet as a mouse

• as bright as a star

• An example of a simile is 'as brave as a lion'.

• as fast as a cheetah

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify a metaphor used in the passage. What deeper meaning does it convey?

• knowledge is power

• life is a journey

• love is a battlefield

• time is a thief

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

How does the author use personification to develop the theme of nature?

• The author uses personification to depict nature as a living entity, enhancing the theme of its beauty and importance.

• The author avoids personification, focusing solely on factual descriptions of nature.

• The author uses personification to suggest that nature is indifferent to human existence.

• The author uses personification to show nature as a destructive force, highlighting its dangers.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Find an instance of alliteration in the text. What effect does it have on the tone?

• silent streams

• rustling leaves

• whispering winds

• breezy branches

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What symbols are present in the story, and what do they represent?

• The sun represents happiness, the moon symbolizes mystery, and the star signifies guidance.

• The tree represents knowledge, the ocean symbolizes freedom, and the wind signifies change.

• The river represents the flow of time, the rose symbolizes love, and the storm signifies conflict.

• The mountain represents stability, the cloud symbolizes hope, and the fire signifies passion.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Analyze the use of hyperbole in the text. How does it contribute to character development?

• Hyperbole is only used for comedic effect, not for depth.

• Hyperbole contributes to character development by emphasizing traits and emotions, making characters more relatable and memorable.

• Hyperbole makes characters less relatable and more exaggerated.

• Hyperbole has no impact on character development.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the overall tone of the passage, and how is it established through word choice?

• The passage uses a formal tone without specific word choices.

• The overall tone is established through word choice.

• The tone is irrelevant to the passage.

• Word choice has no impact on tone.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify a theme in the text. How does figurative language support this theme?

• The journey of a hero in a fantasy world.

• Struggle for identity and self-discovery.

• The impact of technology on society.

• The importance of friendship and loyalty.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

How does the author’s use of imagery impact the reader’s understanding of the setting?

• The author avoids using imagery to describe the setting.

• The imagery deepens the reader's connection to the setting by creating a vivid and emotional landscape.

• Imagery has no effect on the reader's perception of the setting.

• The imagery confuses the reader about the setting.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Discuss how irony is used in the text. What effect does it have on the reader's perception of the characters?

• Irony only serves to confuse the reader about the plot.

• Irony simplifies the characters' motivations, making them predictable.

• Irony enhances the reader's perception of characters by revealing their complexities and the often contradictory nature of their actions, leading to a deeper understanding of their motivations and the consequences they face.

• Irony has no impact on the reader's understanding of the characters.

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CCSS.L.8.5A