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Figurative Language and Word Relationships Game

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L.3.5
L.3.5.A
L.3.5.B
L.3.5.C
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1. In the phrase 'as quiet as a mouse', what type of figurative language is being used?

A
Metaphor
B
Simile
C
Idiom
D
Personification

2. What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

A
A slice of dessert
B
Something very easy to do
C
A birthday celebration
D
Something sweet

3. Which is an example of a metaphor?

A
She is as tall as a tree
B
Her voice is music to my ears
C
The cat ran like lightning
D
The wind is as cold as ice

4. What does it mean when someone says 'it's raining cats and dogs'?

A
Pets are falling from the sky
B
It's raining very hard
C
Animals are getting wet
D
It's sprinkling

5. Which word shows the strongest feeling of happiness?

A
Pleased
B
Happy
C
Ecstatic
D
Content

6. In the phrase 'The stars are diamonds in the sky', what type of figurative language is used?

A
Simile
B
Idiom
C
Metaphor
D
Hyperbole

7. What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?

A
Get injured
B
Good luck
C
Go dancing
D
Feel sick

8. Which word shows the slowest movement?

A
Walk
B
Crawl
C
Sprint
D
Jog

9. Which is a simile?

A
The moon is a balloon
B
She is brave like a lion
C
Time is money
D
The tree danced

10. What does 'hold your horses' mean?

A
Grab the reins
B
Be patient
C
Go horseback riding
D
Feed the animals

ABOUT FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE AND WORD RELATIONSHIPS GRADE 3 GAME

Engage your third graders in an interactive learning experience that makes understanding figurative language and word relationships fun and memorable. This differentiated digital activity helps students master similes, metaphors, idioms, and word relationships through carefully crafted multiple-choice questions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will:
- Identify and understand common similes and metaphors
- Recognize and interpret idioms in context
- Distinguish literal from nonliteral language
- Explore relationships between words and their real-life connections
- Understand subtle differences in word meanings

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figurative language, similes, metaphors, idioms, word relationships, literal meaning, nonliteral meaning, vocabulary development, language arts, grade 3, elementary education, elearning, interactive assessment

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