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  • “The icy wind cut through my jacket as the snow crunched under my boots.” Which senses are being appealed to?
    Sight only
    Touch and sound
    Taste only
  • What quality is being emphasized in the simile 'as fragile as glass'?
    Delicacy or vulnerabulity
    Strength
    Transparency
    Smoothness
  • What does the metaphor 'time is a thief' mean?
    Time passes without consequences
    Time can be controlled
    Time gradually takes away experiences or opportunities
    Time creates new possibilities
  • A black cat crosses the path of a character in a story. What might the author be suggesting?
    Bad luck, mystery, or superstition
    The cat is very hungry
    The character likes animals
  • “Rain canceled the school’s annual water fight.” Why is this situation ironic?
    Rain is good for water fights
    Rain caused the event, which is supposed to involve water, t
    The students wanted rain
  • “I can’t believe I lost my phone—my life is over!” Which figurative language is used, and what does it show?
    Metaphor; shows sadness about the phone
    Simile; shows nervousness
    D. Personification; shows the phone is alive
    Hyperbole; shows the speaker’s frustration or dramatization
  • "After the argument, everyone felt like they were walking on eggshells around him." What does the metaphor "walking on eggshells" mean?
    Looking for conflict
    Ignoring a tense situation
    Acting carelessly
    Being overly cautious to avoid conflict
  • What does the phrase "spill the tea" most likely mean?
    Tell the truth in court
    Make a mess
    Calm down
    Share gossip or information
  • Imagine a fire station burns down. Why is this situation ironic?
    It is expected
    It contradicts what would normally be assumed
    It is humorous
    It is unrelated
  • A dove is released at the end of a story. What might it symbolize?
    A bird is escaping
    The character is going on a trip
    Peace or resolution has been achieved
  • “Books are doors to other worlds.” What does this mean?
    Books can transport the reader to new experiences, ideas, or imaginary places. Reading is a fun opportunity and not just a task.
  • "His words cut deeper than a knife." What does this suggest about how the listener felt?
  • What does "on thin ice" mean in this sentence? "After missing 3 assignments, Jordan knew he was on thin ice with his teacher."
    In danger of getting in trouble
    Feeling nervous
    About to fall
    Very cold
  • As the attorneys argued back and forth, the courtroom felt less like a place of order and more like a battlefield. What is this suggesting?
    The room was physically damaged
    The lawyers were unprepared
    The judge lost control
    The situation was intense and combative
  • “Time is a river that flows without stopping.” What is the metaphor’s meaning?
    Time moves continuously and cannot be controlled
    Time flows only during the day
    Rivers are fast
  • “He finally decided to bite the bullet and apologize.” What does this idiom mean?
    He faced a difficult or unpleasant task bravely
    He ignored the problem
    He literally bites a bullet
  • What does the idiom “hit the nail on the head” mean?
    To speak too harshly
    To be exactly correct
    To make a mistake
    To exaggerate the truth
  • What does the hyperbole ‘I’ve told you a million times’ convey?
    A precise number
    Extreme frustration or emphasis
    Confusion
    A precise number
  • “I’m so tired I could sleep for a year.” What is the author expressing with this hyperbole?
    very tired, literally want to sleep forever, or they dislike sleeping?
  • What does the metaphor "he carried the weight of the world" suggest?
    Physical strength
    Responsibility and emotional burden
    Power and control
    Global travel
  • What symbol does an "open door" most likely represent?
    A threat
    A boundary
    A physical entrance
    An opportunity
  • "Her silence was loud." What does this metaphor suggest about the character’s silence?
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    Explain how silence can be “loud.
  • “The classroom was a zoo during lunch.” What does this sentence mean?
    The classroom was noisy and chaotic.
    There were animals in the classroom.
    The classroom smelled bad.
  • What does "hit the books" mean?
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    Join boxing
    Read for fun
    Damage textbooks
  • “She spilled the beans about the surprise party.” What does this idiom mean?
    She told a joke
    She ruined the surprise by revealing it
    She cooked dinner
  • Explain what this sentence means in your own words: "After the argument, there was a lot of tension in the air."
  • "Turn a blind eye." What does this idiom mean?
    To ignore something intentionally
    To investigate closely
    To lose vision
    To misunderstand instructions
  • What effect does the following personification create: “The wind whispered through the trees”?
    It explains cause and effect
    It introduces conflict
    It gives human qualities to a nonhuman element
    It adds literal accuracy
  • “Bittersweet memories lingered in her mind.” What does the oxymoron show?
    Memories are confusing
    Memories are only sad
    Memories are both happy and sad at the same time
    Memories are only happy
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