Literal and Figurative Meanings

What does literal mean?

• means exactly what it says

• not the same meaning

• wrong

• not using the right tool

What does figurative mean?

• the way people speak

• something that is true

• something that is metaphorical and not literal

• the exact meaning of something

Is this a literal or figurative statement?

"The blaze in the fireplace warmed the room."

• Literal

• Figurative

Is this a literal or figurative statement?

"The autumn leaves turned the forest into a red blaze."

• Literal

• Figurative

Is this a literal or figurative statement?

"My friend seemed distant after we had a disagreement."

• Literal

• Figurative

Is this a literal or figurative statement?

"The other mountain is too distant to hike in one day."

• Literal

• Figurative

Is this a literal or figurative statement?

"Mom rocked the baby in the cradle."

• Literal

• Figurative

Is this a literal or figurative statement?

"Many people consider Philadelphia the cradle of freedom."

• Literal

• Figurative

Is this a literal or figurative statement?

"The author included a few wrinkles in the mystery."

• Literal

• Figurative

Is this a literal or figurative statement?

"You can use an iron to get the wrinkles out of a shirt."

• Literal

• Figurative