English Language Arts Grade 11 45 min

Interpret the figure of speech

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What does the metaphor 'The classroom was a zoo' mean?

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What does the simile 'He is as strong as an ox' mean?

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What does the hyperbole 'I've told you a million times' mean?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
What is the meaning of the phrase 'Her voice is music to his ears'?
0.She is a singer.
1.He likes music.
2.Her voice is beautiful.
3.She is talking loudly.
Easy
What is the meaning of the phrase 'The new pillow was like a cloud'?
0.The pillow was white.
1.The pillow was wet.
2.The pillow was high up.
3.The pillow was soft.
Easy
What is the meaning of the phrase 'This bag weighs a ton'?
0.The bag is very heavy.
1.The bag is broken.
2.The bag is full of rocks.
3.The bag weighs 2000 lbs.

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