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
The flowers danced in the breeze.
The flowers are moving.
Hot potato usually refers to when something is?
Hot
A simile 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 car groaned as it climbed the steep hill.
The car was loud.
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
The sun smiled down on the picnic.
The sun was bright outside.
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.
The wind moved gently through the grass.
If someone has cold feet they are usually what?
Nervous
The exact meaning of a word.
Literal meaning
"I am about to fade off to sleep"
To be tired
Finish the simile, "they fought like cats and... "
Dogs
The snow covered the ground like a soft blanket.
Fresh snow on the ground.
When people are "seeing eye to eye," they are what?
Agreeing on a topic.