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Understanding Literal and Figurative Meanings

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5th - 8th Grade
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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To discuss the importance of dictionaries
To provide examples of figurative language
To differentiate between literal and figurative meanings
To explain the origin of words
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the literal meaning of a word represent?
An altered meaning based on context
The real meaning found in the dictionary
A humorous interpretation
A symbolic interpretation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example 'The snake is a reptile,' what does the word 'snake' refer to?
A type of reptile
A symbolic meaning
A deceitful person
A type of plant
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a word acquire a figurative meaning?
By being used in scientific texts
Through its etymology
By altering its original meaning based on context
Through its dictionary definition
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example 'That neighbor is a snake,' what does the word 'snake' imply?
A type of plant
A friendly person
A type of reptile
A person who causes trouble
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the figurative meaning of the phrase 'He is a cat'?
He is a handsome person
He is a lazy person
He is a feline animal
He is a musician
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between literal and figurative meanings?
Literal meanings are real, while figurative meanings are symbolic
Literal meanings are always positive, while figurative meanings are negative
Literal meanings are humorous, while figurative meanings are serious
Literal meanings are symbolic, while figurative meanings are real
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