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4.8 Identify The Author's Use Of Similes And Metaphors

Quiz by Texas Education Agency

Grade 4
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    In paragraph 13, “a nightlight offering comfort from a bad dream” means that the light makes the boys feel —
    selfish
    safe
    tired
    upset
    60s
    4.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
  • Q2
    Which line from the poem best helps the reader picture the speaker’s sandcastle?
    To start a mighty castle on the playground made of sand.
    To make the sand muddy and damp, to work with it by hand.
    Then make the sand like towers; form walls that stretch up high.
    Let’s fill a bucket with water and pour it on the land.
    60s
    4.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
  • Q3
    The author includes sensory language and vivid details in paragraph 15 to illustrate how —
    beautiful the caterpillar has become
    quickly moths can move
    perfectly the caterpillar has built the cocoon
    strong a cocoon can be
    60s
    4.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
  • Q4
    How is line 21 important to the poem?
    It suggests that the speaker is having fun.
    It shows that the speaker is confused.
    It uses a sound to describe the speaker’s experience.
    It shows that the speaker has to leave.
    60s
    4.8: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language

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