- Circle: Nonliteral; Tell why: This is a hyperbole, an exaggeration for effect.
- Circle: Literal; Tell why: This describes actual events in nature.
- Circle: Nonliteral; Tell why: "A million degrees" is an exaggeration to express extreme heat.
- Circle: Nonliteral; Tell why: "Weighs about two tons" is an exaggeration to emphasize heaviness.
- Circle: Nonliteral; Tell why: The speaker is using sarcasm to express frustration.
- Circle: Nonliteral; Tell why: "I had it put on my rations and sent" is sarcastic, implying the item was not actually sent.
- Circle: Literal; Tell why: This describes a real event that happened.
- Circle: Literal; Tell why: This describes a real action taken by the principal.
- Circle: Nonliteral; Tell why: "Like a mouse" is a simile comparing quietness to a mouse's behavior.
- Circle: Nonliteral; Tell why: "Get off her high horse" is an idiom meaning to stop acting superior.
- Circle: Nonliteral; Tell why: "Collected all of my dirty clothes, put them in a bag, and started it" is a metaphor comparing laundry to starting a machine or process.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of literal and nonliteral language worksheet.
