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Figures of Speech

Question 9 • ELPGEQ3 M/J Language Arts 3 - 1001070 HCPS v24

Read the sentence.When the boy learned that his essay won first place, he was over the moon.

Answer
A
to compare his essay to the moon
B
to add personification to “his essay”
C
to exaggerate the importance of the boy
D
to provide a context clue for “over the moon”

Explanation

The sentence explains that the boy’s essay won first place, which gives context for understanding “over the moon” as feeling extremely happy. The phrase is an idiom, not a literal comparison between the essay and the moon. Therefore, the sentence provides a context clue for “over the moon.”

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