Course: Lumos StepUp - PARCC Online Practice And Assessments - Grade 8 ELA
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Donna's brother said, "you're selling yourself short." What does she mean by this?
A
you need to grow a little taller
B
you are not giving yourself enough credit
C
you are a little short
D
you do not need to worry about being tall
Standard: L.8.5
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
What figure of speech is used in the sentence below:
Last night's dinner was so good, and I ate like a pig!
A
personification
B
alliteration
C
metaphor
D
simile
Standard: L.8.5
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
What figure of speech is used in the sentence below:
I heard the pop of the kernels in the microwave and knew my snack was almost ready.
A
personification
B
alliteration
C
onomatopoeia
D
metaphor
