Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
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In the sentence 'She had a heart of gold,' what does the phrase 'heart of gold' mean?
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She is very kind and generous.
She is very stubborn.
She collects gold jewelry.
She prefers expensive items.
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In the text, the author writes, 'The stars were diamonds in the sky.' What kind of figurative language is being used?
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Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Hyperbole
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In the sentence 'She had a heart of gold,' what does the phrase 'heart of gold' mean?
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In the text, the author writes, 'The stars were diamonds in the sky.' What kind of figurative language is being used?
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In the poem, the phrase 'time is a thief' is used. What does this figurative language suggest about time?
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In the story, the author describes the city as 'a jungle at night.' What does this description imply about the city?
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In the novel, the author states, 'Her smile was sunshine, brightening up the room.' What does the word 'sunshine' suggest about her smile?
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In the passage, the author writes, 'The icy grip of fear held him captive.' What does the phrase 'icy grip of fear' mean?
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In the story, the author writes, 'He has the Midas touch.' What does this allusion suggest about the character?
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In the article, the author describes the market as 'a bubbling cauldron of activity.' What does this phrase imply about the market?
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In the passage, the author writes, 'Words are bullets to his heart.' What does this metaphor imply about the effect of the words?
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In the text, the author uses the phrase 'a storm of emotions.' What does this figurative language suggest about the person's emotional state?
