Brain Pop Figurative Language

Why should authors choose images carefully when using figurative language?

• To be as creative as possible

• To show they are artistic

• So others will think they are smart

• So others will get what they are trying to express

She runs as fast as her sister.

• Literal language

• Figurative language

He’s the best captain we’ve had.

• Literal language

• Figurative language

She runs as fast as lightning.

• Literal language

• Figurative language

He’s a couch potato.

• Literal language

• Figurative language

Ice cream is my Achilles heel.

• Literal language

• Figurative language

I died of embarrassment.

• Literal language

• Figurative language

"The man is as old as the hills." 

This is an example of which type of language?

• Simile

• Literal

• Onomatopoeia

• Mixed metaphor

What is the difference between similes and metaphors?

• Similes use exaggeration, and metaphors do not

• Similes use "like" or "as," and metaphors do not

• Metaphors use "like" or "as," and similes do not

• Metaphors use exaggeration, and similes do not

What message does this poster convey?

• Cassie is a powerful leader

• Cassie is as physically strong as a superhero

• Cassie likes to dress up as a superhero

• Cassie is taller than her classmates