Figurative vs. Literal Language Explained

What does figurative language involve?

• Using only verbs

• Using only adjectives

• Using words in a way that deviates from their usual meaning

• Using words in their usual meaning

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• It is a warm day.

• It is raining cats and dogs.

• It is raining hard.

• The sky is blue.

Which type of figurative language involves comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'?

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

What is not a type of figurative language?

• Metaphor

• Literal

• Hyperbole

• Simile

What does literal language mean?

• It means exactly what it says.

• It means the opposite of what it says.

• It uses metaphors.

• It uses similes.

Which of the following is an example of literal language?

• It is a warm day.

• The ice-cream was calling my name.

• It is raining cats and dogs.

• He is a shining star.

Can ice cream literally call your name?

• Only in stories

• Yes

• Sometimes

• No

Which statement is figurative?

• I wanted to eat the ice cream.

• The ice-cream was calling my name.

• It is a warm day.

• It is raining hard.