Literal and Figurative Language

Why do we use metaphors?

• To make the meaning of something less clear.

• To confuse the listener or reader.

• To emphasize the qualities of something by comparing it to something else, making the meaning clearer and more effective.

• To create a literal description of an object or situation.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• Love is a battlefield.

• Her room is tidy and clean.

• He is literally floating on water.

• They are playing chess.

What is the effect of using the metaphor "his students are puppets on a string and he is the puppet master" instead of "he controls his students"?

• It makes the statement less descriptive and weaker.

• It provides a literal explanation of the teacher's control.

• It is a less effective way of communicating the meaning.

• It is more descriptive and communicates the meaning more powerfully.

What is personification?

• A type of punctuation

• A figure of speech where a thing, idea, or animal is given human characteristics

• A grammatical error

• A literary device that involves solving mysteries

Why do we use personification?

• To make descriptions of non-human things less interesting

• To confuse the reader

• To make descriptions of non-human things more vivid, or to help readers understand, sympathize with, or react emotionally to non-human characters

• To increase the word count in a text

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is as fast as a cheetah.

• Time is money.

• He has a heart of stone.

What is hyperbole?

• A type of metaphor

• Extreme exaggeration used to make a point

• A grammatical error

• A historical event

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• I am so hungry, I could eat a horse!

• He has a few dollars in his pocket.

• I've seen this movie twice.

• She runs faster than a car.

What is the main difference between literal and figurative language?

• Literal language uses a direct meaning, while figurative uses an imaginative approach.

• Literal language is for children, while figurative is for adults.

• Literal language is always true, while figurative is false.

• There is no difference.

What is the figurative meaning of 'he has a heart of stone'?

• He is emotionally cold or unfeeling.

• He is easily influenced by others.

• He is physically strong and resilient.

• He is very generous and kind.