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Grade 5 nonfiction reading passage about Literary Devices. Fathers Day theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RL.5.4).
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According to the passage, what example of a metaphor is given about fathers?
What does the word personification mean in the passage?
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Writers use literary devices to make their writing more interesting and meaningful. One powerful device is metaphor, which compares two different things without using the words like or as. For example, a writer might say a father is a rock to show that he is strong and dependable. This metaphor help...
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About this Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 5 students. The Fathers Day theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA.RL.5.4).