Common Core: 4th Grade English Language Arts : Explain the Meaning of Simple Similes and Metaphors in Context: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5.A
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Example Question #1 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Figurative Language, Word Relationships, And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5
Select the sentence that uses a simile
The ocean and the sky were blue.
The ocean was as blue as the sky.
The ocean was as blue as the sky.
Example Question #2 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Figurative Language, Word Relationships, And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5
Select the sentence that uses a metaphor
The snow was like a blanket covering the road.
The snow was a blanket covering the road.
The snow was a blanket covering the road.
Example Question #1 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Figurative Language, Word Relationships, And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5
Which of the following sentences uses a simile?
The freshly fallen snow was pure white as the sun rose to light it.
Her dress was as white as freshly fallen snow.
The white snow contrasted with the deep blue sky on the horizon.
It is beautiful when the fresh white snow covers the dead, brown grass in the winter.
Her dress was as white as freshly fallen snow.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike. A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as. Here the correct answer compares a dress and snow by saying that the dress was “as white as” the fallen snow.
Example Question #1 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Figurative Language, Word Relationships, And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5
Which of the following sentences uses a simile?
The poodle’s fur is a puffy cloud.
The poodle’s fur is as puffy as a cloud.
The poodle’s fur is as puffy as a cloud.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike. A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as. Here the correct answer compares a poodle’s fur and a cloud by saying that the fur is “as puffy as” a cloud.
Example Question #3 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Figurative Language, Word Relationships, And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5
Which of the following sentences uses a simile?
Norah’s hair is a golden sun.
Norah’s hair is as golden as the sun.
Norah’s hair is as golden as the sun.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike. A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as. Here the correct answer compares Norah’s hair and the color of the sun by saying that her hair is “as golden as” the sun.
Example Question #151 : Language
Which of the following sentences uses a simile?
Will dug a hole to the ocean.
Will dug a hole in the sand as deep as the ocean.
Will dug a hole in the sand as deep as the ocean.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike. A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as. Here the correct answer compares a hole that Will dug in the sand to how deep the ocean is by saying that the hole is “as deep as” the ocean.
Example Question #1 : Explain The Meaning Of Simple Similes And Metaphors In Context: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5.A
Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?
Scarlett’s white teeth are sparkly diamonds.
Scarlett’s white teeth sparkle like diamonds.
Scarlett’s white teeth are sparkly diamonds.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike. A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as. A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
Example Question #1 : Explain The Meaning Of Simple Similes And Metaphors In Context: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5.A
Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?
Rowan is a chicken - he’s always scared!
Rowan was scared of the chicken.
Rowan is a chicken - he’s always scared!
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike. A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as. A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
Example Question #5 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Figurative Language, Word Relationships, And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5
Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?
Jack gets angry like a raging bull.
When he gets angry, Jack is a raging bull.
When he gets angry, Jack is a raging bull.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike. A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as. A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
Example Question #3 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Figurative Language, Word Relationships, And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.5
Select the sentence that uses a metaphor
Lanie is a workhorse, always eager to do more to help her team.
Lanie works like a horse, always eager to do more to help her team.
Lanie is a workhorse, always eager to do more to help her team.
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