Literal and non literal

Front

What does 'down in the dumps' mean?

Back

It means feeling sad or unhappy.

Front

Is 'You have a big day tomorrow' literal or non-literal?

Back

Literal.

Front

What does 'give his right arm' mean?

Back

It means to be willing to sacrifice something very important for something else.

Front

What does the simile 'as fiery as a volcano' mean?

Back

It means she gets really angry.

Front

Is 'It's time to go to school' literal or non-literal?

Back

Literal.

Front

What is a literal meaning?

Back

A meaning that is exactly what it says without exaggeration or metaphor.

Front

What is a non-literal meaning?

Back

A meaning that uses figures of speech, like metaphors or idioms, to convey something different from the literal interpretation.

Front

Give an example of a non-literal phrase.

Back

'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

Front

What does 'break a leg' mean in theater?

Back

It means 'good luck'.

Front

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

Back

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