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L.3.5a

Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context.

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Ask 'Does this sentence mean exactly what it says, or is it saying something in a creative way?'
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  1. Question 1
    Time flies when you're having fun. Is this literal or nonliteral?
    • Literal — time actually has wings
    • Nonliteral — it means time seems to pass quickly
    • Neither
    • Literal — clocks move faster
  2. Question 2
    Which sentence is LITERAL (means exactly what it says)?
    • The cat sat on the mat.
    • He was on cloud nine.
    • He's a real couch potato.
    • She has butterflies in her stomach.
  3. Question 3
    My backpack weighs a ton. What does this really mean?
    • The backpack literally weighs 2,000 pounds
    • The backpack feels very heavy
    • The backpack is broken
    • The backpack is made of metal

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