Homework: February 9th

Dear Parents/Guardians, Please assist your child with the homework and sign at the bottom of the page.

English Language Arts:
Today we discussed the concept of figurative language vs. literal language that is used commonly throughout “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. We also discussed how to analyze this figurative language to determine what each quote means. Use the quote below to answer the questions.

“She had a very thin face like the dial of a small clock”


Level 1:


1.        Can your face look like a clock?

A)    Yes                 B) No

2.        What is the author really trying to say?
A) her face has a clock on it
B) she has a thin/small face
C) she likes to tell time

Level 2:
Can your face look like a clock?
Sentence Starter: “I think that your face…”


What is the author really trying to say about this girl?
Sentence Starter: “I think that the author is trying to say…”

Level 3:
Determine if this quote uses figurative or literal language. Explain what meaning the author is trying to get across.





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