Figurative or Literal Language?

Eric thinks doing schoolwork is one big video game.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Lauren has made up her mind to volunteer every Tuesday after school.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Thinking about summer camp makes me feel like a bundle of joy and sunshine.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

As I delivered my speech, my voice sounded as if I'd swallowed rocks and sand.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Emma may seem clumsy, but onstage she dances like a gazelle.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Jacob expresses many feelings through his photography.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

My teammate is a snail and a turtle combined!

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Before the soccer match, both teams attended a sportsmanship program.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

I have a ton of paperwork to do before I can enjoy the sun this summer.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Sometimes I have to be my little brother's brain.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4