Figurative Language in Barrio Boy

Question 1

Which phrase from the passage is a metaphor?

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“putting your spoon in”

Question 2

✔ positivenegative

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positive

Question 3

✔ positivenegative

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positive

Question 4

positive✔ negative

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negative

Question 5

Choose the statement that best describes Galarza’s figurative language in this passage.

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He personifies the toilet, creating the image of a person gargling.

Question 6

What type of figurative language is the phrase “a rope of water”?

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a metaphor; it compares without using “like” or “as”

Question 7

Complete the sentences below. The phrase "twisted and whirled" has a connotation. The phrase "a great splash" has a connotation. The phrase "water party" has a connotation. The phrase "got a scrubbing" has a connotation.

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positive; Selection 1: positive; Selection 2: positive; Selection 3: positive; Selection 4: negative

Question 8

After reading the passage from Barrio Boy, describe how the author uses connotations and figurative language to make his experience come to life.

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The words “our own” and “as we pleased” suggest excitement and independence because the family can control the light. The author’s metaphor “create lightning in the room” vividly compares the flashing light to lightning, showing his amazement and playful wonder as he flips the switch.

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