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L.4.5a

Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors in context.

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Ask 'What two things are being compared? What do they have in common?'
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  1. Question 1
    What does the simile "Her laughter was like music to his ears" mean?
    • She was listening to music while she laughed.
    • Her laughter made him feel happy and pleased.
    • Her laughter was very loud.
    • Her laughter sounded exactly like a song.
  2. Question 2
    When the teacher stepped out, one student wrote, "Our classroom turned into a zoo." What does this metaphor mean?
    • The students grew wild, loud, and out of control.
    • The students grew bored and restless without a lesson.
    • The students were crowded together in a small space.
    • The students were excited to study animals that day.
  3. Question 3
    After the long hike, Dad groaned, "My legs are noodles." What does he mean?
    • His legs were sore and bruised.
    • His legs felt weak and wobbly.
    • His legs were long and thin.
    • His legs were covered in mud.

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