VIsual Metaphor When Stars Are Scattered

What is "figurative language"?

• language that uses figures of speech, especially metaphors to give meaning beyond the literal

• numerical figures in a math equation used to solve complex problems

• figurative language is all about mannequins and other figures in department stores and shopping malls

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Metaphor is an example of "figurative language" where something is stated to be something it is not to add meaning.

Which has a metaphor? Raymond is a middle school kid.

• Raymond is strong and can carry really heavy bags of grocery for blocks.

• Raymond has an eye for detail - he has the gaze of an eagle when he approaches new situations.

• Raymond is smart and always figures out how to do math problems.

• Raymond is friendly and always makes new kids to school feel welcome.

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Metaphor is an example of "figurative language" where something is stated to be something it is not to add meaning.

Which has a metaphor? Janelle is a middle school kid.

• Janelle is strong and can do 100 push-ups in a row.

• Janelle is fierce on the soccer field and scores lots of goals.

• Janelle is wise and always gives great advice to her friends when they ask.

• Janelle is brave, a lion, who stands up for what's right.

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Does this picture have a visual metaphor? If there's something that isn't literally happening, then the answer is "yes." If it is literally happening, then the answer is "no."

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Does this picture have a visual metaphor? If there's something that isn't literally happening, then the answer is "yes." If it is literally happening, then the answer is "no."

• yes

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Does this picture have a visual metaphor? If there's something that isn't literally happening, then the answer is "yes." If it is literally happening, then the answer is "no."

• yes

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Does this picture have a visual metaphor? If there's something that isn't literally happening, then the answer is "yes." If it is literally happening, then the answer is "no."

• yes

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Does this picture have a visual metaphor? If there's something that isn't literally happening, then the answer is "yes." If it is literally happening, then the answer is "no."

• yes

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Does this picture have a visual metaphor? If there's something that isn't literally happening, then the answer is "yes." If it is literally happening, then the answer is "no."

• yes

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