Identify whether each statement uses literal or figurative language. If it's figurative,
encircle the part that makes it so. Do this in your answer sheet
Statements/ Sentences
Literal or Figurative
Language
1. I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse,
2. She is as fast as a cheetah!
3. That dog is a clown; it makes us laugh all the time.
4. He was late to dinner.
5. Time is money
6. They are as busy as bees.
7. They sky is pale blue with few clouds.
8. The field is calm and quiet.
9. The dawn crept across the sky in pink clothing
10. The darkness surrounded them with a cold embrace.
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1. figurative language
2. figurative language
3. figurative language
4. literal language
5. figurative language
6. figurative language
7. literal language
8. literal language
9. figurative language
10. figurative language