Literal vs. Nonliteral

I feel like my birthday is never ever going to get here!

• Literal

• Non-literal

Mom just painted our front door a new color. It’s a pretty green color.

• Literal

• Non-literal

My eyes were bigger than my stomach. I don’t think I can finish this food.

• Literal

• Non-literal

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.2.1

The deer stood outside of our window for twenty minutes peeking inside.

• Literal

• Non-literal

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

His shoes look like two huge boats sitting on our steps.

• Literal

• Non-literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

They made a flag for their project with two blue stripes and one orange stripe.

• Literal

• Non-literal

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

It feels so cold out today, I think even a penguin would need a jacket.

• Literal

• Non-literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

When he plays the guitar, he makes beautiful music.

• Literal

• Non-literal

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RL.2.4

Dad told me I couldn’t get anymore toys because I already have one million at home.

• Literal

• Non-literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

This hamburger is delicious. Dad cooked it perfectly.

• Literal

• Non-literal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1