Figurative Language Practice

Is this literal or figurative: I can’t believe she’s not tired; she’s been an Energizer bunny all day!

• Literal

• Figurative

Did I really win the lottery, or are you just pulling my leg?

• A. telling me the truth

• B. making me laugh

• C. tricking me

• D. doing me a favor

Literal or Figurative: I studied so much my head might explode

• Literal

• Figurative

Elizabeth said it was no big deal to forgive her sister for their fight last week. “It’s water under the bridge,” she assured her.

• A. something no one wants to talk about

• B. more important than anything else

• C. a huge problem that must be solved

• D. something past that no longer matters

Literal or figurative: I am so hyper today!

• Literal

• Figurative

Rich was over the moon with excitement after hearing the good news.

• A. unhappy

• B. surprised

• C. confused

• D. thrilled

Literal or figurative: Find the answer in the dictionary.

• Literal

• Figurative

He doesn’t always tell the truth, so I’d take what he says with a grain of salt.

• A. with some doubt

• B. without question

• C. with anger

• D. with other people’s opinions

Literal or Figurative: What do you know – he pulled it off!

• Literal

• Figurative

Wow, they really pulled out all the stops for Lydia’s birthday party! Everyone’s having a great time.

• A. made a lot of delicious food

• B. made it as good as possible

• C. only invited certain people

• D. spent all their money