Figurative vs. Literal meaning

I can play the piano by heart.

• Literal Language

• Figurative Language

Exercise can make your heart stronger.

• Figurative Language

• Literal Language

They had a heart-to-heart talk.

• Literal Language

• Figurative Language

She was heartbroken when her friend moved away.

• Figurative Language

• Literal Language

He was tongue tied.

• Figurative

• Literal

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Figurative language has a literal meaning

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does “he’s in hot water” really mean?

• His bath water was too hot.
• The water is boiling.
• He is in big trouble!

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does “I’m all ears” really mean?

• I am listening very closely to what you have to say.
• My ears are too big.
• I can hear really well.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

 What does “he got up on the wrong side of the bed” really mean?

• He hit his head when he got out of bed this morning.
• His bed is pushed up against the wall and he can only use one side.
• He has been grumpy since he woke up.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does “zip your lips” really mean?

• You need to be quiet.
• Your lips are chapped and you need some chap stick.
• Your zipper is stuck. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4