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Common Core Standard L.3.5a Questions

Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g., take steps).

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Grade 3 Figurative Language CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.3.5, L.3.5a

"We're going to have a test on Monday, so make sure you hit the books hard this weekend!" the teacher told the students.

HIT THE BOOKS is an example of language.

literal
nonliteral

Grade 3 Figurative Language CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.3.5, L.3.5a

The homeowner asked the maid to draw the drapes and let the sunlight in.

DRAW THE DRAPES is used as a phrase.

literal
nonliteral

Grade 3 Idiom CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.3.5, L.3.5a

Great job! You'r really on a roll with those free throws!

What does ON A ROLL mean?

put something on a piece of bread
make good progress or do a good job

Grade 3 Figurative Language CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.3.5, L.3.5a

Great job! You're really on a roll with those free throws!

ON A ROLL is an example of language.

literal
nonliteral

Grade 3 Figurative Language CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.3.5, L.3.5a

That button on your shirt is hanging by a thread.

HANGING BY A THREAD is an example of language.

literal
nonliteral

Grade 3 Figurative Language CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.3.5, L.3.5a

Don't rock the boat or it will tip.

ROCK THE BOAT is an example of language.

literal
nonliteral

Grade 3 Idiom CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.3.5, L.3.5a

Don't rock the boat or it will tip.

ROCK THE BOAT means:

move back and forth
add trouble to a good situation

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