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Grade 7 Reading 1.1.  - Idioms, Analogies, Metaphors and Similes - Pre-test



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Identify the literary convention used in each sentence below. *Hint - one item is used twice.
a.
Metaphor
b.
Simile
c.
Idiom
d.
Analogy
 

 1. 

The lake is a mirror.
 

 2. 

You should pick up your room before going out.
 

 3. 

Having a dog is like having a baby; they both need lots of attention.
 

 4. 

The phone rang off the hook.
 

 5. 

The sun is as hot as fire.
 



 
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