Figurative or Literal?
Metaphors
Similes
Tone of Voice
Idiom Meanings
100
Which of these is most likely to be written in literal language?
A. Recipe
B. A Poem
C. A Short Story
A. Recipe
100
"He's a walking encyclopedia" figuratively means what?
That boy is smart
100
What is being compared in the sentence, "he is as strong as an ox"
The boys strength and an ox
100
What tone of voice would you expect someone to use when saying this sentence:
"I can't believe you forgot my birthday again this year! It's not that hard to remember"
To get full points say it in that tone
Angry/Upset
100
"That test was a piece of cake."
What does the bold phrase mean?
it was easy
200
A metaphor is an example of literal or non-literal language?
Non-Literal Language
200
"Franklin has a heart of gold" figuratively means?
Franklin is a caring person
200
What is being compared in the simile "blind as a bat"
Someone's eyesight and a bat
200
What tone of voice would you expect someone to use when saying this sentence:
"Oh perfect, another rainy day, because who doesn't like to be soaked to the bone!"
To get full points say it in that tone
Sarcastic
200
"There's no point in crying over spilled milk, let's focus on finding a solution."
What does the bold phrase mean?
Being upset over something that happened and cannot be changed; usually referring to a minor/small problem
300
A biography would typically use which type of language?
Literal language
300
"I am feeling blue" figuratively means?
To be upset about something
300
What is being compared in the sentence "the house is as clean as a whistle"
the cleanliness of the house and a whistle
300
****DAILY DOUBLE****
What tone of voice would you expect someone to use when saying this sentence:
"Woohooo! Today is our ice cream party!"
To get full points say it in that tone
Happy/Excited
300
"Ever since John lost the game, he's had a chip on his shoulder."
What does the bold phrase mean?
to be offended and hold a grudge about something
400
Describe this photo using literal language, then non-literal (e.g., idiom, simile, metaphor)
Literal: It's raining a lot/It's downpouring
Non-Literal: It's raining cats and dogs
400
****DAILY DOUBLE****
"Hope is on the horizon"
Good things are about to come
400
"Your explanation is as clear as mud" typically means what?
Your explanation was hard to understand
400
What tone of voice would you expect someone to use when saying this sentence:
"Of course the cafeteria is out of coffee, looks like it's going to be a fantastic day"
To get full points say it in that tone
sarcastic
400
I know you're excited about the job you just interviewed for, but don't count your chickens before they hatch."
What does the bold phrase mean?
to plan on something before it has actually happened
500
If someone says something with a sarcastic tone of voice, do they mean it literally?
No, they mean the opposite or something a little different
500
"My sister is such a firecracker"
To be energetic, lively, or enthusiastic
500
Finish the simile, "they fought like cats and... "
Dogs
500
"I love math, it's my favorite"
What tone of voice could you use to say this literally? What about non-literally? How does it change the meaning?
Literal: happy, excited, upbeat (you really like math)
Non-literal: sarcastic, sad (math is not your favorite)
500
"spill the beans"
What does this phrase mean and use it in a sentence
to disclose a secret or reveal information prematurely
Example sentence: "I didn't mean to spill the beans to Sally about her surprise party. I didn't know she was right behind me."