Literal or Figurative

____________________ language is when you mean EXACTLY what you say.

• literal

• figurative

______________ Language is when you DO NOT mean exactly what you say, you imply a different meaning.

• literal

• figurative

language is the opposite of literal language. It is when you DO NOT mean exactly what you say, you imply something else.

• poetic

• figurative

• stanza

• line

I ran like the wind

• Figurative

• Literal

Determine whether the expression below is meant to be figurative or literal.

"My brother says that I will not pass math until pigs fly."

• Figurative

• Literal

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?

"The blaze in the fireplace warmed the room."

• 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?

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

• Literal

• Figurative

Why do authors use non-literal language?

• To make their writing more interesting.

• To confuse the audience.

• To be mean.

• To cause frustration in the reader.