Literal vs Figurative

An average heart is the size of your fist.

• Figurative Language

• Literal Language

He has a sweetheart back home.

• Figurative Language

• Literal Language

I can play the piano by heart.

• Literal Language

• Figurative Language

Exercise can make your heart stronger.

• Figurative Language

• Literal Language

Scarlett and Kai were reading a book when they came across this sentence: "The thunder grumbled like an old man." Abigail asked, 'Is this sentence an example of literal or figurative language?'

• Literal

• Figurative

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Consider the sentence: "He has a heart of stone." What is the best explanation for why this is figurative language?

• It means his heart is literally made of stone.

• It suggests he is unfeeling or emotionally unresponsive, using a non-literal comparison.

• It indicates he is strong and healthy.

• It is a medical condition.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Which of the following is an example of distinguishing between literal and figurative language?

• Understanding "It's raining cats and dogs" means it's raining very hard.

• Knowing a simile compares two things using "like" or "as."

• Identifying a metaphor in a poem.

• Recognizing a hyperbole in a story.

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The grass is green.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• She runs fast.

• The sky is clear.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the sentence that is an example of literal language.

• He's a walking encyclopedia.

• It's a piece of cake.

• She's a night owl.

• The book is on the desk.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following sentences is figurative?

• The cat is on the roof.

• It's raining cats and dogs.

• The car is in the garage.

• The glass is half full.