Skill 4 of 6 · Reading for MeaningClose

Tone and figurative language

Analyze how word choice and figurative language shape tone, meaning, and purpose.

  • A simile compares using like or as; a metaphor makes a direct comparison.
  • Notice words that create positive, negative, serious, or playful feelings.

Question 1 of 4

After the long hike, the cabin's tiny lamp was a beacon welcoming us home.

What does the metaphor suggest about the lamp?

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