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English 15 Public

Figurative Language, Adjectives

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He swims like a rock. (simile, metaphor, or adage/proverb)

simile

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My baby brother is as quiet as a mouse. (simile, metaphor, or adage/proverb)

simile

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You are my sunshine. (simile, metaphor, or adage/proverb)

metaphor

15

You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. (simile, metaphor, or adage/proverb)

adage/proverb

15

My big sister told my parents 5 lies yesterday afternoon. Which adjective describes the word sister?

big

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The red convertible drove down Main Street at 80 miles per hour. Which adjective describes the word convertible?

red

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Jeremy left his favorite guitar on the back porch of my mother's house. Which noun does the adjective back describe?

porch

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The old German Shepherd has a hard time running because he has arthritis in his back legs. What noun does the adjective old describe?

German Shepherd

15

The afternoon custodian found a Social Studies book on the floor in the upstairs bathroom. Name all the adjectives in the sentence.

afternoon, Social Studies, upstairs

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We took a left turn at the second light to go to the video arcade. Name all the adjectives in the sentence.

left, second, video

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What change should be made in the following sentence? The little mean dog bit my leg just after I came in the back door of my best friend's house.

"little mean" should be "mean little" (opinion, size)

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What change should be made in the following sentence? The new black shiny motorcycle looked awesome in the big showroom of the dealership.

"new black shiny" should be "shiny new black" (opinion, age, color)

20

What change should be made in the following sentence? The fat four Sumo wrestlers fought over the last piece of pepperoni pizza.

"fat four Sumo" should be "four fat Sumo" (number, shape, purpose)

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Name three adjectives that describe your favorite food.

(Answers will vary)

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Name three adjectives that describe your English teacher. (Choose wisely!)

(Answers will vary)

15