Meanings of Figurative Language

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What does 'in the doghouse' mean?

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It means someone is in trouble.

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What does the phrase 'as cuddly as a cactus' imply?

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It implies that someone is rude and unpleasant.

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What does 'walking on eggshells' mean?

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It means trying not to upset anyone.

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What does the metaphor 'She is a walking dictionary' mean?

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It means she knows a lot of words.

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What does the metaphor 'the bleachers were a disaster area' mean?

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It means trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an example of simile?

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'He runs like the wind' is a simile comparing running speed to the wind.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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It means to make a wrong assumption or pursue a mistaken course of action.

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What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

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It means it is your turn to take action or make a decision.