Figurative Language

What is an Idiom?

• A form of "Word Play" in which the word has a double meaning.

• A statement that doesn't really mean what is being said

• Comparing two unlike things

What is a Simile?

• Comparing two unlike things using like or as

• Comparing two things WITHOUT using like or as

• A saying with a little bit of wisdom

What is a metaphor?

• Using like or as to compare two unlike things

• Comparing two things WITHOUT using like or as

• A form of word play in which the word has a double meaning.

The car is a dinosaur so we better buy a new one.

• The car is very old.
• The car was truly made in prehistoric times.
• The car is very new.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What's the meaning of this metaphor?

"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."

• Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.

• After the game, a tornado hit.

• Reporters were everywhere trying to catch a story.

Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...

• Carla takes yoga classes.
• She said something embarrassing.
• Carla ate a snack.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

After the last incident, she is walking on eggshells. This means...

• She is learning how to walk.

• She is in the chicken coop.

• She is trying not to upset anyone.

What does "She was pulling my leg," mean?

• She grabbed my leg and tugged on it.

• She hurt my leg.

• She was joking with me.

At the recital, Olivia's fingers danced over the keyboard.

• Olivia was a weak piano player.

• Olivia didn't know how to play; she just pounded the keys.

• Olivia played the piano easily and beautifully.

Sally is the sun in my life.

• Sally is yellow.

• Sally is standing on the roof.

• Sally is important to me.