Figurative and Literal Language

Delanah was down in the dumps all afternoon.

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• Non-Literal

Tina ripped the plastic bag and spilled the beans all over the floor.

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• Non-Literal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

At school, Kenny was really on the ball.

• Non-Literal
• Literal

Annie had a sneaky look on her face and we suspected that she had something up her sleeve.

• Non-Literal
• Literal

The cat climbed the tree and crept out on a limb.

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• Non-Literal

Gerald would give his right arm for a part in the play.

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• Non-Literal

Darla's friend came over to chew the fat.

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• Non-Literal

Dad went out to his toolshed because he had an ax to grind.

• Literal
• Non-Literal

Harold bounced around the playground.

• Non-Literal
• Literal

Jane runs quickly.

• Literal
• Non-Literal