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Language4th Grade

L.4.5

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

For parents
Explore figurative language in books, songs, and everyday conversation — similes, metaphors, idioms, and more.
Free sample questions
  1. Question 1
    The news hit her like a ton of bricks. This is an example of —
    • A simile
    • A metaphor
    • Personification
    • An idiom
  2. Question 2
    The world is a stage, and we are merely players. This is an example of —
    • Onomatopoeia
    • A metaphor
    • Alliteration
    • A simile
  3. Question 3
    What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean?
    • To hammer something
    • To build something
    • To be exactly right
    • To hurt yourself

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