Figurative Language
The baby slept like a log, not moving all night.
What type of figurative language is used here?
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Metaphor
D. Hyperbole
A. Simile
yesterday my friend emma and i went to the park we saw ducks swimming in the pond.
Which sentence is corrected correctly?
A. Yesterday my friend emma and I went to the park. We saw ducks swimming in the pond.
B. Yesterday my friend Emma and I went to the park. We saw ducks swimming in the pond.
C. Yesterday my friend Emma and I went to the Park, we saw ducks swimming in the pond.
D. yesterday my Friend Emma and I went to the park. we saw Ducks swimming in the pond.
B. Yesterday my friend Emma and I went to the park. We saw ducks swimming in the pond.
A small mouse begged a lion not to eat him. The lion laughed but decided to let him go. Days later, the lion was caught in a hunter’s net. The tiny mouse chewed through the ropes and set him free.
What is the theme of this story, and which detail supports it?
A. Theme: Big animals are always stronger. — The lion was bigger than the mouse.
B. Theme: Kindness is never wasted. — The mouse helped the lion escape.
C. Theme: Never trust others. — The lion should have eaten the mouse.
D. Theme: Friends should never argue. — The mouse and lion never fought.
B. Theme: Kindness is never wasted. — The mouse helped the lion escape.
The puppy was timid, hiding behind the couch whenever someone new came into the room.
What does the word timid most likely mean in this sentence?
A. Brave and bold
B. Shy and nervous
C. Excited and playful
D. Angry and upset
B. Shy and nervous
At the beginning of the school day, Emma sat quietly at her desk. Her palms were sweaty, and she kept reading over her notecards. She was nervous because it was her turn to give a presentation in front of the class. When she finally stood up and spoke, she stumbled at first but kept going. When she finished, her classmates clapped and even a few cheered. Emma smiled, sat down, and felt proud of herself for being brave.
How did Emma’s feelings change from the beginning to the end?
A. Nervous → Proud
B. Excited → Bored
C. Angry → Happy
D. Scared → Tired
A. Nervous → Proud
The angry storm pounded on the windows and howled through the trees.
Which type of figurative language is used here?
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Metaphor
D. Onomatopoeia
B. Personification
The movie was hilarious; everyone in the theater laughed the entire time.
Which word is the best synonym for hilarious?
A. Sad
B. Boring
C. Funny
D. Quiet
C. Funny
Jason had been saving up to buy a new soccer ball. But when he went to the store, he saw shelves full of candy and decided to spend all his money on sweets instead. Later, he saw his friends playing soccer with the ball he had wanted, and he had nothing left but an empty candy wrapper.
What is the theme, and what detail supports it?
A. Theme: Parents always know best. — Jason’s parents warned him.
B. Theme: Candy is better than toys. — Jason bought candy instead.
C. Theme: Making wise choices is important. — Jason wasted his money and couldn’t buy the ball.
D. Theme: You should never spend money. — Jason had no ball.
C. Theme: Making wise choices is important. — Jason wasted his money and couldn’t buy the ball.
After running the marathon, Jacob was exhausted. He could barely walk and immediately collapsed onto the couch to rest.
What does the word exhausted most likely mean?
A. Full of energy
B. Very tired
C. Proud and happy
D. Hungry
B. Very tired
Lucas loved soccer, but during practice one day, he missed an important goal. Some teammates laughed, and Lucas felt embarrassed. That night he told his parents he wanted to quit the team because he thought he wasn’t good enough. The next day, his coach noticed how sad he was and reminded him of all the times he had played well. “Everyone makes mistakes,” the coach said. “What matters is that you keep trying.” Lucas decided to stay on the team, and by the end of the season, he was playing with confidence.
What motivated Lucas to keep playing soccer?
A. His teammates wanted him to quit.
B. His coach encouraged him to keep trying.
C. He was bored and wanted something to do.
D. He wanted to play a different sport.
B. His coach encouraged him to keep trying.
Which sentence contains a simile?
A. The classroom was an oven.
B. The leaves danced in the wind.
C. Her smile was as bright as the sun.
D. The thunder grumbled in the distance.
C. Her smile was as bright as the sun.
My backpack is (heavy, heavier, heaviest) than yours because I have all my textbooks inside.
Which word comparative adjective completes the sentence?
A. Heavy
B. Heavier
C. Heaviest
D. Most heavy
B. Heavier
Every afternoon, Maria sat at the piano. Some days she wanted to quit because practicing scales felt boring and hard. But she kept going, reminding herself of the recital. When the big day arrived, Maria played her piece perfectly and received a standing ovation. She even won first place in the competition.
Which theme fits best, and what evidence supports it?
A. Theme: Winning is the only thing that matters. — Maria was happy because she won.
B. Theme: Playing piano is boring. — Maria was frustrated practicing.
C. Theme: Always listen to your parents. — Her parents told her to practice.
D. Theme: Hard work pays off. — Maria practiced daily and won first place.
D. Theme: Hard work pays off. — Maria practiced daily and won first place.
The storm caused tremendous damage to the town, knocking down power lines and flooding streets.
What does the word tremendous most likely mean?
A. Very small
B. Quick and sudden
C. Very large or great
D. Strange or unusual
C. Very large or great
Sarah sat at her desk staring at a math problem for nearly ten minutes. No matter how many times she tried, the numbers didn’t make sense. She felt her cheeks grow hot and wanted to put her head down. Just then, her friend James came over and said, “Want me to show you a trick I learned?” James explained the steps slowly until Sarah’s eyes lit up. “Ohhh, now I get it!” she said, smiling. Sarah felt thankful for the help, and James felt proud that he could be useful.
How do Sarah’s feelings compare to James’s feelings?
A. Both were frustrated with the problem.
B. Sarah was upset, but James was helpful.
C. Sarah was happy at first, but James was upset.
D. Both were proud right away
B. Sarah was upset, but James was helpful.
Which sentence is an example of personification?
A. The cake was sweeter than honey.
B. The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze.
C. The runner was as fast as lightning.
D. The puppy barked loudly at the stranger.
B. The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze.
(Wow, Ouch, Hooray) That firework was amazing!
Which interjection best completes the sentence?
A. Wow
B. Ouch
C. Hooray
D. Hey
A. Wow
A terrible storm rolled through town, knocking down trees and blocking the roads. Mr. Brown tried to move one by himself, but it was too heavy. Soon, his neighbors—people he barely spoke to before—came out with saws and shovels. Together, they cleared the street in just a few hours, and afterward, they shared hot chocolate and laughed about how they had never really talked before.
What is the theme, and which detail supports it?
A. Theme: Always stay indoors. — The neighbors went outside.
B. Theme: Working together can solve problems. — The neighbors cleared the tree as a team.
C. Theme: Being alone is better. — The neighbors usually didn’t talk.
D. Theme: Storms are dangerous. — The storm knocked down the tree.
B. Theme: Working together can solve problems. — The neighbors cleared the tree as a team.
Lily waited impatiently for her turn. She tapped her foot, sighed loudly, and kept checking the clock.
What does the word impatiently most likely mean?
A. Calm and relaxed
B. Tired and sleepy
C. Quiet and shy
D. Unable to wait quietly
D. Unable to wait quietly
During the school play, Mia stood under the hot stage lights in her costume. She was excited at first, but when it was her turn to speak, she completely forgot one of her lines. Her stomach twisted, and she wanted to run off stage. Then she remembered all the hours she had spent practicing at home in front of the mirror. She took a deep breath, found her place again, and finished her part. The audience clapped loudly, and Mia walked off the stage with a huge smile.
Which statement best explains Mia’s motivation to finish her performance?
A. She didn’t want to disappoint herself after practicing so much.
B. She thought the audience would laugh at her.
C. She wanted to make her teacher upset.
D. She decided she didn’t care about the play.
A. She didn’t want to disappoint herself after practicing so much.
As Mia walked through the forest, the trees whispered secrets in the wind. Her heart raced like a drum as she hurried along the path.
Which sentence shows personification, and which shows a simile?
A. Personification: Her heart raced like a drum. Simile: The trees whispered secrets.
B. Personification: The trees whispered secrets. Simile: Her heart raced like a drum.
C. Personification: Both sentences.
D. Simile: Both sentences.
B. Personification: The trees whispered secrets. Simile: Her heart raced like a drum.
Maria loves eating (mexican, Mexican) food, especially tacos and enchiladas.
A. mexican
B. Mexican
C. Mexicans
D. mexico
B. Mexican
Marcus was sure he would win the school race because he was the fastest runner in class. He bragged to everyone, saying no one could beat him. On race day, Marcus sprinted ahead but tripped and fell halfway through. Meanwhile, Daniel, a quiet boy who had practiced every morning before school, ran steadily and crossed the finish line first. Marcus watched as the crowd cheered for Daniel.
What is the best theme, and what detail supports it?
A. Theme: Only the strongest succeed. — The fastest boy lost in the end.
B. Theme: Pride comes before a fall. — Marcus bragged but lost the race.
C. Theme: Friends should always compete. — The boys were in the same race.
D. Theme: Winning is the most important goal. — Daniel won the race.
B. Theme: Pride comes before a fall. — Marcus bragged but lost the race.
Even though the test was difficult, Carla showed perseverance. She kept working carefully until the very last minute, determined to do her best.
What does the word perseverance most likely mean?
A. Giving up quickly
B. Finishing before everyone else
C. Staying determined and not quitting
D. Being nervous about something
C. Staying determined and not quitting
Daniel’s brother got a brand-new bike for his birthday, and Daniel felt a knot in his stomach. He thought it was unfair and stayed in his room while his brother rode circles in the driveway. Later that afternoon, his brother knocked on the door and asked if Daniel wanted to try the bike. At first Daniel said no, but eventually he joined him outside. They took turns riding to the park and spent the rest of the day laughing and racing each other down the sidewalk. Daniel realized he wasn’t jealous anymore—he was grateful his brother had shared.
Which theme about feelings can be seen in Daniel’s change?
A. It’s better to share than to fight.
B. Jealousy never goes away.
C. Brothers should always compete.
D. Having your own bike is the only way to be happy.
A. It’s better to share than to fight.