Literal and Figurative Language 2021

Identify whether literal or figurative language is used in the sentence below:

Our new science teacher is a real drill sergeant. He barks commands at everyone, and he never smiles.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

My aunt's apartment in New York City is a closet.

The sentence below is an example of figurative or literal language?

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Simile is not an example of Literal Language. (True or False)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Is this figurative or Literal Language?

The grass looks green.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sentence below is an example of figurative or literal language?

She ran like a bullet.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sentence below is an example of figurative or literal language?

The boy's room is messy.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sentence below is an example of figurative or literal language?

A blanket of white covered a sleeping forest.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sentence below is an example of figurative or literal language?

Grandma has a green thumb.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

When text mean exactly what it says it is called:

(figurative or literal language)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

When we add colour to amplify our language it is called:

(Literal or Figurative Language)

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3