Exploring Figurative Language and Vocabulary

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The thunder grumbled in the distance.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the word "elated" most nearly mean?

• Angry

• Tired

• Joyful

• Confused

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence contains personification?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The car was red and shiny.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The sun is a star.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the meaning of the word "reluctant" as used in the sentence: "She was reluctant to try the new food"?

• Excited

• Unwilling

• Quick

• Happy

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the sentence: "He has a heart of stone." What does this figurative language suggest about the person?

• He is very kind.

• He is very strong.

• He is unemotional or unfeeling.

• He is very healthy.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In the sentence, "The city was buzzing with excitement," what does the word "buzzing" suggest about the city?

• It was full of insects.

• It was very noisy and active.

• It was empty.

• It was quiet.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which word best completes the sentence to show a subtle difference in meaning? "After the long hike, she felt completely ________."

• exhausted

• tired

• sleepy

• lazy

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Read the sentence: "The teacher's explanation was crystal clear." What does the phrase "crystal clear" mean in this context?

• The explanation was confusing.

• The explanation was very easy to understand.

• The explanation was about crystals.

• The explanation was long.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Read the passage: "As the storm raged outside, Maria felt a wave of anxiety crash over her." What does the figurative language in this sentence suggest about Maria's feelings?

• She was calm and relaxed.

• She was overwhelmed by anxiety.

• She was excited about the storm.

• She was sleepy.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Consider the words "shout," "yell," and "bellow." Which word has the strongest connotation of loudness and force?

• Shout

• Yell

• Bellow

• Whisper

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4