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Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.
Which of the following sentences contains figurative language?
The Bull
Even though I had spent my whole life in New York City, I'd always been fascinated by bull riding.Other kids in my class talked about wanting to be professional football or basketball players when they grew up. I wanted to be a professional bull rider. Anytime I saw that bull riding would be coming on the TV, I got as excited as a kid at Christmas. I would post a note near our TV, letting my family know that I would be using the TV at a specific time.No one else in my family liked bull riding, so I would watch with Bullhorn, my pet hermit crab. Bullhorn never complained about watching bull riding.
Today, finally, another event was coming on the TV. I hadn't seen any bull riding in weeks!Fifteen minutes before the event was scheduled to start, I went up to my room to take Bullhorn out of his cage. Bullhorn wasn't there! I emptied out his cage and even looked around my room to see if he had escaped, but I couldn't find him. My room seemed to be laughing at me, as if to say, "What? Can't find your friend? I know where he is!"
I gave up and went downstairs. Bullhorn was on the couch in a brand new cage! The inside of the cage was a miniature version of a rodeo, and Bullhorn even had his own tiny cowboy hat. There was also a plate with some cookies and a glass of milk. I sat down and turned on the TV.The plush couch pillows hugged me to say hello. I'm pretty sure Bullhorn smiled.
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Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.
Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?
Building a Strong Body Image
As kids become teenagers and start going through puberty, it can be hard for them to deal with all the changes their bodies are going through.It is important that teens be taught the importance of building not only strong and healthy bodies but also strong and healthy body images. Because of society's emphasis on being thin, studies have found that many teens develop poor self-esteem when they start going through puberty. When a body is growing, weight gain can sometimes happen quickly, but some teens do not understand what is happening and panic. They may try to eat less, which will get in the way of the body's development.Bodies are race cars and need to be cared for in order to perform well.If teens treat their bodies like rental cars, though, trouble will arise. Unlike rental cars, bodies cannot be returned, and teens who try to combat a poor body image by starving themselves will disrupt their development. These days, kids as young as seven or eight are going on diets. Yes, obesity is a real problem, and it should be addressed. Sometimes, young kids may need to change their eating habits for the sake of their overall health and quality of life. However, many kids who are perfectly healthy are trying to diet too.Kids need to be taught that healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes, like fruit off a tree. No two apples look exactly the same, and neither do any two bodies. ANSWER A metaphor is a form of figurative language that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things.The sentence containing a metaphor is "Bodies are race cars and need to be cared for in order to perform well." In this sentence, bodies are being directly compared to race cars.
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Directions: Drag the tiles to the boxes to form correct pairs.
Which sentences from the passage match each type of figurative language?
After she closed the door, silence slapped her in the face.
Suddenly, a striped orange cat galloped toward Janine like a racehorse.
Tiger's purr was a chainsaw that sliced through the air.
Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.
Which sentence from the passage contains imagery?
Ghirardelli Chocolate
The Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory is located in San Leandro, California. It is one of the only chocolate companies in the United States that controls all aspects of the chocolate-making process.Before moving to San Leandro, the factory was located in Ghirardelli Square in the city of San Francisco, California. Millions of tourists visit Ghirardelli Square each year and enjoy a treat at the Ghirardelli Ice Cream Shop.The original chocolate making equipment is still used.The sweet scent of hot fudge and gooey chocolate brownies wafts through the air as customers wait in line to place their orders. If one sweet treat isn't enough, chocolates of all flavors, shapes, and sizes can be purchased at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop.
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Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.
Which sentence from the passage contains a hyperbole?
Fever
To say Peter was under the weather was putting it mildly. Peter had been sick for six days so far, and he didn't seem to be getting any better. "Mom!" Peter yelled. "I'm as thirsty as a camel! Can I get some water?" "Just a minute, Peter," his mom yelled up to him. Peter hated having to wait. Being sick always put him in a bad mood.He was a grumpy grizzly bear. After what seemed like years, Peter's mom came into his room with a glass of water. "Here you go, love," Peter's mom said. "Let's see if you still have a fever before you drink any, all right?" "Mom, I feel hotter than a desert during a heat wave," Peter moaned. "I don't need a thermometer to tell me I'm burning up." "Well, let's just see, shall we?" Peter's mom said. She placed the thermometer under Peter's tongue and pulled it out when it beeped. "Your fever has actually gone down," said Peter's mom with a smile. "You're more like a desert in winter, Peter."
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here
I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here
