Understand similes, metaphors, and personification

Grade 6 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   Bo reads this sentence: By Friday, the backpack had eaten the homework. What idea does it suggest?

   • the homework got lost in the backpack
   • the homework was difficult
   • the week had reached Friday
   • the backpack swallowed papers
2. 2.

   Esme reads this sentence: The clouds lay like a blanket over the field. What idea does it suggest?

   • a field lay below the clouds
   • clouds covered the sky
   • a cloth blanket lay over the field
   • the clouds were very soft
3. 3.

   Luz reads this sentence: During the meeting, Luz's smile was sunshine. What idea does it suggest?

   • the smile gave off sunlight
   • a meeting was taking place
   • the smile brightened the room
   • the smile lasted all day
4. 4.

   Milo reads this sentence: The drum was a heartbeat for the dancers. What idea does it suggest?

   • the drum was a real heart
   • the drum sounded very quiet
   • the drum kept a steady beat
   • the dancers stood near the drum
5. 5.

   Pia reads this sentence: Rain knocked politely on the window during art club. What idea does it suggest?

   • the rain fell very hard
   • art club met indoors
   • raindrops hit the window gently
   • the rain asked to come inside
6. 6.

   Ren reads this sentence: The moon glowed like a lantern above the trail. What idea does it suggest?

   • the moon hung from a hook
   • the moon lit the dark path
   • a trail led through the dark
   • the moon looked very small
7. 7.

   Tala reads this sentence: The kite danced above the hill. What idea does it suggest?

   • the kite moved in fixed steps
   • the kite moved lightly in air
   • the kite learned dance steps
   • a hill stood below the kite
8. 8.

   Zee reads this sentence: After school, the library hummed with activity. What idea does it suggest?

   • the library had quiet activity
   • the library played a soft tune
   • school had ended for the day
   • the library made one long sound
9. 9.

   Jun reads this sentence: After the rain, the garden woke. What idea does it suggest?

   • plants began growing
   • plants became very noisy
   • plants opened their eyes
   • rain had fallen on the garden
10. 10.

    Kira reads this sentence: At noon, the sidewalk sizzled. What idea does it suggest?

    • it was the middle of the day
    • the sidewalk cooked food
    • the sidewalk was very hot
    • the sidewalk was very wet