Meaning of Figurative Language

His mind was an ocean of knowledge.

• It means that he always thought of the ocean.

• It means that his knowledge was about the ocean

• It means that his knowledge was deep and great.

• It means that he knew a lot about the ocean.

I slept like a log last night.

• I did not sleep good.

• I did not move last night because I slept so good.

What does this figurative language mean?
 I am so ready to hit the hay.

• I am ready to go to bed.

• I am ready to work on the farm.

What does this figurative language mean?
He was a busy bee.

• He working quietly.

• He was working hard.

If it sounds like a duck, talks like a duck, and swims like a duck

Its probably a duck

• Otomanpia

• illusion

• Metaphor

• Simile

Why do authors use non-literal language?

• To make their writing more interesting.

• To confuse the audience.

• To be mean.

• To cause frustration in the reader.

What does this figurative language mean?
It was raining cats and dogs this morning.

• It was raining very hard.

• Cats and dogs were all around me.

What does this figurative language mean?
The new student is sweet as pie!

• She is always rude.

• She is a great friend

What does this figurative language mean?
It is hotter than the sun outside today.

• It is warm.

• It is extremely hot.

What does this figurative language mean?
Sarah was cool as a cucumber before her big test.

• Sarah was not nervous at all.

• Sarah felt very cold before her test.