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What does the word "exhausted" mean in this sentence? After running the marathon, Sarah felt exhausted and could barely move.

• a) Full of energy
• b) Very tired
• c) Excited
• d) Hungry

Which word is a synonym for "enormous"?

• a) Tiny
• b) Gigantic
• c) Average
• d) Small

Which word is an antonym for "brave"?

• a) Courageous
• b) Fearful
• c) Heroic
• d) Bold

What does the word "bank" mean in this sentence? We sat on the bank of the river and watched the fish swim by

• a) A place to keep money
• b) The side of a river
• c) A type of tree
• d) A type of boat

Which sentence uses a simile?

• a) The wind howled through the trees.
• b) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
• c) The cat purred softly.
• d) Time flies when you’re having fun.

What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? The stars danced in the night sky.

• a) Simile
• b) Metaphor
• c) Personification
• d) Hyperbole

Which sentence uses onomatopoeia?

• a) The bee buzzed around the flowers.
• b) The mountain was very tall.
• c) She was as quiet as a mouse.
• d) The sun smiled down on us.

What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? The classroom was a zoo during the group project.

• a) Simile
• b) Metaphor
• c) Hyperbole
• d) Alliteration

Which sentence uses alliteration?

• a) The big brown bear ate berries.
• b) The sun set slowly over the horizon.
• c) The wind whispered through the trees.
• d) The cat climbed the tall tree.

What does the word "hyperbole" mean in this sentence? I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!

• a) A literal statement
• b) An exaggeration
• c) A comparison
• d) A sound effect