Question

read each of the following sentences. if the sentence uses any figurative language, write f on the line. if the sentence uses only literal language, write l on the blank.

1. jacks hair and beard are bright blond.
2. when he heard the scream, claws of fear tore at his scalp.
3. the giraffe nibbled at the leaves on the tree.
4. dead on her feet, marla collapsed onto the worn bus seat, glad her 24 - hour shift was finally over.
5. the tornado played with the car, picking it up in its jaws, then dropping it.
6. the sharks fin cut the water like a razor slashing silk.

Explanation:

1. "Jack's hair and beard are bright blond." - This is a literal description, no figurative language used.
2. "When he heard the scream, claws of fear tore at his scalp." - "Claws of fear" is a figurative expression representing the intense feeling of fear.
3. "The giraffe nibbled at the leaves on the tree." - A literal statement about the giraffe's action.
4. "Dead on her feet, Marla collapsed onto the worn - bus seat, glad her 24 - hour shift was finally over." - "Dead on her feet" is a figurative way to say she was extremely tired.
5. "The tornado played with the car, picking it up in its jaws, then dropping it." - Personification (tornado "played" and has "jaws") is a form of figurative language.
6. "The shark's fin cut the water like a razor slashing silk." - A simile comparing the shark's fin to a razor, which is figurative language.

Answer:

1. L
2. F
3. L
4. F
5. F
6. F