Figurative or Literal
Which of these is most likely to be written in literal language?
A. Recipe
B. A Poem
C. A Short Story
"He's a walking encyclopedia" figuratively means what?
That boy is smart
What is being compared in the sentence, "he is as strong as an ox"
The boys strength and an ox
My brother was boiling mad is an example of what figurative language...
metaphor
Hot potato usually refers to when something is?
Hot
A metaphor is an example of literal or non-literal language?
Non-Literal Language
"Franklin has a heart of gold" figuratively means?
Franklin is a caring person
What is being compared in the simile "blind as a bat"
Someone's eyesight and a bat
"The room is as yellow as the sun" is an example of what figurative language?
Simile
If something is a "ripoff" it is considered what?
Too expensive
A biography would typically use which type of language?
Literal language
"I am feeling blue" figuratively means?
To be upset about something
the cleanliness of the house and a whistle
"I've done this a million times!" Is an example of what figurative language?
Hyperbole
When you cross your fingers, you are hoping for what?
Good luck
Which uses like or as? A simile or a metaphor?
Simile
"Hope is on the horizon"
Good things are about to come
"Your explanation is as clear as mud" typically means what?
Your explanation was hard to understand
"The wind whispered through the dry grass." Is an example of what figurative language?
Personification
If someone has cold feet they are usually what?
Nervous
Owl moon is an example of a literal book or figurative language book?
Figurative language
"I am about to fade off to sleep"
To be tired
Finish the simile, "they fought like cats and... "
Dogs
"It was dark and dim in the forest." Is an example of what figurative language?
Imagery
When people are "seeing eye to eye," they are what?
Agreeing on a topic.