This multiple-choice question asks students to explain how figurative language expresses an idea. To do so, the student must be able to distinguish how an author establishes meaning through word choice and figurative language. This is a sample multiple choice question used in a past Ohio Reading Achievement Test (for more information, see IMS: Assessments).  From this test item, a visitor may view the reading passage and information regarding the general performance on this item.  The Ohio Department of Education's IMS website allows visitors to search for test items and build a printable database of questions by choosing the "Add to Your Backpack" function. This resource is also available in Word format. ODE Reference Information: 2006-Grade 6 Reading, Annotated Item 30.  (Author/sec)