Literal and Figurative Language: What does it really mean?

James was a beast on the court!

• James is an animal that got lose on the court.

• James did a great job in the game.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Bob couldn't cough up enough money to go to the game.

• Bob was unable to get coins to come out of his mouth to help him pay for the game.

• Bob was sick.

• Bob didn't have enough money for the game.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

My brother exploded when he discovered his phone was missing.

• My brother blew apart!

• My brother became angry.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

She killed it in the play last night!

• The actor killed an animal in the play.

• The actor did a great job in the play.

• The actor did a horrible job in the play.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

He was salty when he discovered someone had eaten all his candy.

• He acted upset

• He decided to go for a salty snack instead

• He

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

He is a monster.

• He is huge, has fur, has pointed teeth, and eats small children.

• He is an unkind person.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

He behaves like an angel when our grandparents are here.

• He acts out plays in which he plays the role of an angel

• He acts really sweet and kind around his grandparents

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

She is as sweet as honey.

• She is very kind.

• If you licked her you might taste something like sugar.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

He is the Tom Brady of his classroom.

• He is his class quarterback.

• He is a talented leader in his classroom.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Ralph is a weasel.

• Ralph is sneaky.

• Ralph is a small, furry animal.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4