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Figurative Language
Standard(s): RL.4.4
The ostrich is the largest bird in the world, but it cannot fly. Its legs are so strong and long that it can travel faster by running. Ostriches use their wings to help them gather speed when they start to run. They also use them as brakes when turning and stopping.
Ostriches have been known to run at speeds of 60 miles per hour. So, they can run faster than horses and match the average speed of car drivers on a highway.
These huge birds stand as tall as horses and sometimes weigh as much as 298 pounds. In North Africa, they are often seen with other larger animals.
The zebra, which is also a fast runner, seems to be one of their favorite companions.
An ostrich egg weighs one pound, which is as much as two dozen chicken eggs. Ostrich eggs are delicious and are often used for food by people in Africa. The shells are also made into cups and beautiful ornaments.
The ostrich is taller than a horse.
The ostrich is smaller than the horse.
The ostrich and horse are the same height.
The horse is smaller than the ostrich.
Standard: RL.4.4
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Craft and Structure
Description: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
Her eyes twinkled like diamonds as she looked lovingly at her new kitten.
Identify the simile used in the above sentence.
her eyes twinkled
as she looked lovingly
at her new kitten
twinkled like diamonds
Standard: RL.4.4
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Craft and Structure
Description: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
Her eyes twinkled like diamonds as she looked lovingly at her new kitten.
The simile in the above passage is comparing what two things?
her eyes to a kitten
her kitten to a diamond
her eyes to a diamond
her love to a diamond
Standard: RL.4.4
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Craft and Structure
Description: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
Elaine has no sympathy for others. You know she has a heart of stone.
Identify the metaphor in the above passage.
no sympathy for others
a heart of stone
no sympathy
she has a heart
Standard: RL.4.4
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Craft and Structure
Description: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
Identify the sentence that contains a metaphor.
She is as sweet as sugar.
She is as blind as a bat.
His words cut deeper than a knife.
Billy is as stubborn as a mule.
