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