In the sentence 'The crowd was a roaring ocean,' what does the phrase suggest?

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Figurative language compares or describes things in imaginative ways and should be understood by meaning, not by exact facts. This 4th Grade English lesson builds the skill Determine word and phrase meaning in literature with a concept card and practice.

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"Interpret figurative language" is a 4th Grade English lesson in the Story structure unit, designed for students around ages 9-10.

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Question

In the sentence 'The crowd was a roaring ocean,' what does the phrase suggest?

Accepted Answer

The crowd was very loud and powerful.