Literal vs. Nonliteral Language

Literal vs. Nonliteral Language

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English

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2nd - 3rd Grade

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CCSS

L.3.5A, RL.3.4

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Literal vs. Nonliteral Language: Review

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The words mean what they say.

I was really sick yesterday.

Literal Language

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of

literal language?

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It was raining cats and dogs today.

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It was raining really hard outside today.

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Multiple Choice

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Think back to our notes yesterday,

What does NONLITERAL words mean?

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The words mean exactly what they say.

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The words are trying to tell a funny joke.

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The words mean something other than what they say.

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The words mean something other than what they say.

I am as sick as a dog today.

Nonliteral Language

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of

nonliteral language?

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Sally had a heart of gold.

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Sally was kind to everyone she met.

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