Question 1

A ______ is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Accepted Answer

metaphor

Answer

technique

Answer

simile

Answer

hyperbole

Question 2

The old wooden bridge began to ______ because it was left out in the rain for many years.

Accepted Answer

decay

Answer

common

Answer

suggest

Answer

weave

Question 3

The writer used ______ to exaggerate the story, saying that the cat was as big as a house!

Accepted Answer

hyperbole

Answer

raft

Answer

metaphor

Answer

common

Question 4

The birds used small sticks and grass to ______ their nests together into a strong shape.

Accepted Answer

weave

Answer

raft

Answer

decay

Answer

suggest

Question 5

It is very ______ to see squirrels playing in the park during the daytime.

Accepted Answer

common

Answer

hyperbole

Answer

decay

Answer

reed

Question 6

A ______ is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Accepted Answer

simile

Answer

reed

Answer

metaphor

Answer

expression

Question 7

The explorer built a ______ out of logs to float down the river safely.

Accepted Answer

raft

Answer

blanket

Answer

common

Answer

reed

Question 8

The tall ______ grew near the edge of the pond and swayed in the wind.

Accepted Answer

reed

Answer

blanket

Answer

expression

Answer

technique

Question 9

The cold child wrapped a warm ______ around her shoulders to stay cozy by the fire.

Accepted Answer

blanket

Answer

expression

Answer

simile

Answer

decay

Question 10

Can you ______ a good book for me to read over the summer vacation?

Accepted Answer

suggest

Answer

decay

Answer

raft

Answer

weave

Question 11

The artist used a special ______ with her brush to make the clouds look soft and fluffy.

Accepted Answer

technique

Answer

hyperbole

Answer

decay

Answer

reed

Question 12

The saying 'hit the books' is a popular ______ that means you are going to study very hard.

Accepted Answer

expression

Answer

decay

Answer

raft

Answer

weave

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