Introduction to Figurative Language

Figurative Language is different figures of speech. Like to say if someone said, " I could eat a HORSE", they aren't going to eat a horse. They are just saying how hungry that person is.

​The answer to the question would be yes! Everyone.. even me, has used Figurative Language. For example, if you said things like:

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​I can eat myself right! (This means that you are really hungry)

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​It feels like an iceberg out here! (This means it is cold where you are)

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​Things like this are examples of Figurative Language! Hope this next slide will give you some clarification on what I'm talking about... ---->

Now that we went to the website and got an idea of Figurative Language and the different types, you can use the website to answer some questions!! If your ready, let's get started!!

Now, we are starting to get the hang of this! Figurative Language can be hard, but you can be a Figurative Language master with a little bit of practice. Just like your teacher. Let continue with our lesson!

You will find a website where you can play games about Figurative Language to help learn more about it. Hope it helps!

Congratulations!! You have reached the end of your lesson for today. Hope you learned a little more about Figurative Language and its purposes. I have one more question and it is.......