Practice identifying the difference between literal statements and figurative statements. For each statement below, decide if it is meant to be taken literally or figuratively.
The school janitor passed away in a car accident.
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Figurative
This is taking forever!
Literal
Figurative
She was as sweet as a lemon.
Literal
Figurative
The space shuttle traveled faster than the speed of sound as it left Earth's atmosphere.
Literal
Figurative
The man was cold-blooded.
Literal
Figurative
The snake was cold-blooded.
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Figurative
She twirled and laughed with glee in the morning light.
Literal
Figurative
The butterflies twirled and laughed with glee in the morning light.
Literal
Figurative
I am so poor I can't even pay attention.
Literal
Figurative
The well was as dry as a bone.
Literal
Figurative
He was as happy as was possible under the circumstances.
Literal
Figurative
After getting a perfect score on the exam, she told her mom she did alright.