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Language Arts 8th Grade

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Determine the Meaning of Similes and Metaphors in Context

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in bold?

Seeing the veil of pollen on his car, Brent regretted parking outside.
- A thin film of pollen covered Brent's car.
- Brent used a veil to remove the pollen from his car.
- A thin sheet was put on Brent's car to protect it from pollen.
- Brent was wearing a face covering to protect himself from the pollen.
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in bold?

Whenever Alina feels out of place in her new country, her father promises her that she is an orchid among roses.
- Alina is better than her peers.
- Alina likes flowers.
- Alina should try to look like everyone else.
- Alina is unique and special.
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the simile in bold?

The book about the Middle Ages is like a window into another time.
- The book details the architecture of the past.
- The book contains images of buildings from the past.
- The book imagines what someone from the past would do in today's world.
- The book offers a detailed look at the past.
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Question 4 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in bold?

The writer stares at the blank page, which seems to be a wall between her mind and her hand.
- The blank page looks like a wall.
- The author's hand hurts from writing so much.
- The author is suffering from writer's block.
- The author is writing about construction.
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Question 5 of 20

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Annie’s house is like a black hole for cell phone reception.
- Annie's house is in outer space.
- Annie's house is painted black.
- Annie's house does not get good cell phone service.
- Annie's house is next to a cell phone tower.
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Question 6 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in bold?

The bubble bath was the medicine Nicole needed after a stressful day.
- The bubble bath had medicinal soap in it.
- The bubble bath was recommended by Nicole's doctor.
- The bubble bath was not relaxing at all.
- The bubble bath helped Nicole feel better.
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Question 7 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the simile in bold?

Marta was like a wizard in the kitchen, conjuring up full meals out of thin air.
- Marta was a talented cook.
- Marta ordered a lot of takeout.
- Marta did not like to cook.
- Marta used strange ingredients.
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Question 8 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the simile in bold?

The kitten puffed up like a balloon to try to intimidate the dog.
- The kitten made itself look bigger.
- The kitten made a hissing sound.
- The kitten batted at the dog.
- The kitten held its breath.
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Question 9 of 20

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The riddle was as simple as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
- The riddle was a combination of ideas.
- The riddle was comforting and childish.
- The riddle was complicated.
- The riddle was incredibly easy to figure out.
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in bold?

The ancient temple was a shining pearl in an otherwise grimy city.
- The temple was made of sand.
- The temple was beautiful and valuable.
- The temple was dedicated to oysters.
- The temple was covered in gems.
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Question 11 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the simile in bold?

After sitting in the Sun all day, the car’s interior felt like an oven.
- The car's interior smelled like baked goods.
- The car's interior was full of metal racks.
- The car's interior was slightly warmer than usual.
- The car's interior was dangerously hot.
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Question 12 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in bold?

The ant bites were a fire on the bottom of his foot.
- The bites created blisters on his foot.
- The bites stung and burned.
- The bites were from fire ants.
- The bites were bright red.
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Question 13 of 20

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“Do not worry about that mosquito,” Arnie said. “I will get it. I have reflexes like a cat.”
- Arnie will not catch the mosquito.
- Arnie is very clumsy.
- Arnie can jump really high.
- Arnie reacts and moves quickly.
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Question 14 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the simile in bold?

Preston’s room was directly above the garage. When the garage door opened, it felt like an earthquake.
- The room split open.
- The room shook.
- The room was unsafe.
- The room was on a fault line.
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Question 15 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in bold?

The documentary was a little tugboat that guided Marcelo to the vast field of ancient cultures.
- The documentary was about ancient seafaring cultures.
- The documentary led Marcelo to his interest in ancient cultures.
- The documentary was about the lost city of Atlantis, which is underwater somewhere.
- The documentary taught Marcelo everything he knows about ancient cultures.
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Question 16 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in bold?

A pool party is the perfect antidote to the poison of summer boredom.
- A pool party can prevent summer boredom from sending people to the hospital.
- Summer boredom requires medical attention, but a pool party does not.
- Summer boredom is something everyone experiences, and a pool party is something everyone enjoys.
- A pool party lifts people's spirits when summer boredom makes them feel poorly.
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the simile in bold?

Dancing to an up-tempo song is like drinking a cup of coffee.
- Dancing can help people feel more awake.
- Dancing is a great way to relax and wind down.
- Dancing is best done early in the morning.
- Dancing is something people do with breakfast.
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Question 18 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in bold?

The computer was a fortress protecting the company’s files.
- The computer was in a safe place.
- The computer was made of unbreakable materials.
- The computer was in a locked box.
- The computer had a lot of security features.
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Question 19 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the simile in bold?

Because it was driving through a school zone, the car crept like a snail.
- The car was incredibly small.
- The car was low to the ground.
- The car was not obeying the law.
- The car was moving very slowly.
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Question 20 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the simile in bold?

Seeing the trailer for the new movie, Carlos was as excited as a dog wagging its tail.
- Carlos liked movies about dogs.
- Carlos was unsure about the new movie.
- Carlos was not allowed in movie theaters.
- Carlos was really looking forward to the new movie.
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