Figurative Language: literal or figurative

Eric thinks doing schoolwork is one big video game.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Jacob expresses many feelings through his photography.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

My teammate is a snail and a turtle combined!

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Language in which the words mean exactly what they say is...

• figurative

• literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Language in which the words are meant to be interpreted imaginatively is...

• figurative

• literal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4