Literal and Figurative Meaning

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

​ (a)   is a ​word or phrase that ​ (b)   its normal everyday, literal meaning.​

• Figurative language

• does not have

• has

• definition

• Inference

• Observation

What is the literal meaning of "His socks smelled like rotten eggs"?

• His socks smelled like eggs that were rotten.

• He cracked an egg in his socks.

• People threw eggs at his socks.

• He bought socks that smelled like rotten eggs.

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.

What is the literal meaning of this phrase: It cost my mom an arm and a leg to buy that new game.

• The mom paid with an arm and a leg.

• It did not cost a lot.

• It was free.

• It cost a lot.

After cleaning the house, shopping for dinner, and preparing for dinner, Carla was sick of bending over backwards to gain her friends love.

• Carla did little to gain her friends love

• Carla’s back pain made her feel sick

• Carla did a lot to gain her friends love.

• Carla’s back hurt after finishing her chores.

What is the meaning of this phrase? "There are butterflies in my stomach!'

• I'm sad.

• I'm loving.

• I'm happy.

• I'm nervous.