What is another term for non-literal language?

Understanding Non-Literal Language

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English
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4th - 5th Grade
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Hard

Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Literal language
Figurative language
Formal language
Technical language
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of non-literal language?
The book is on the table.
Wise as an owl.
The cat is on the roof.
The sun is shining brightly.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'my dog ate my homework' usually imply?
The homework was delicious.
An excuse for not completing homework.
The dog is hungry.
The homework is missing.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In literal language, what does the text mean?
It means the opposite of what it says.
It means something humorous.
It means exactly what it says.
It means something exaggerated.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal meaning of the example involving toy cars?
The sister is playing with toy cars on various surfaces.
The sister is imagining driving cars.
The cars are real and driving on the road.
The cars are flying in the air.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the expression 'drove me up the wall' mean?
It means someone is very tired.
It means someone is very annoyed.
It means someone is physically climbing a wall.
It means someone is very happy.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a non-literal expression?
It's raining cats and dogs.
She was bouncing off the wall.
The sky is blue.
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
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