Meanings of Figurative Language

Front

What does 'honesty is the best policy' mean?

Back

It's better to tell the truth than it is to lie.

Front

What does 'We'll keep dancing 'til we die' mean?

Back

We will keep dancing for as long as we want to.

Front

What does 'the stars were diamonds in the nighttime sky' mean?

Back

The stars were bright and sparkling.

Front

What does the simile 'My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time' mean?

Back

She gets really angry.

Front

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

Back

She knew a lot of words.

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

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

Front

What does 'time is a thief' mean?

Back

Time can take away moments from our lives, just like a thief takes things.

Front

What does 'the world is my oyster' mean?

Back

I have the ability and opportunity to achieve anything I want.