Figurative vs. Literal Language

Literal language means...

• There is deeper meaning in what you say

• Words exactly say what they mean

Using figurative language...

• means you are using words exactly as they are defined

• You are giving more deeper/different meanings to words to make it more interesting

Which of the characters in this example is speaking using figurative language?

• Shrek

• Donkey

Does this picture show the literal or figurative meaning of "hold your horses"?

• Literal

• Figurative

Does this picture show the literal or figurative meaning of "busy as a bee"?

• Figurative

• Literal

Is this literal or figurative?

• Literal

• figurative

Does this picture show the literal or figurative meaning of "let your mind wander"?

• Literal

• Figurative