Have you ever been chided for using literally incorrectly? Confused about the meaning of figuratively and figurative language? You can easily tell the difference if you remember these simple definitions.

Literally means understanding words in their most basic or obvious sense. Figurative understanding means taking words in a metaphorical, or non-literal, way.

Teaching Resources

Need resources for teaching figures of speech? Check out the Figurative Language Notes and Figurative Language in Music lesson plans available on Teachers Pay Teachers.

Figurative Language Notes
Figurative Language in Music Lesson Plan

Rhetorical Devices

Literally vs. Figuratively
Aristotle's Rhetorical Triangle: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Anaphora in "I Have a Dream"

The Cave of Ancient Echoes

Welcome to Pronouns Quest! Deep within this mystical cave, the correct usage of subjectobject, and possessive pronouns will guide you through the chambers. Identify the correct use of pronouns missing from in the cave’s echoes, and you will escape the labyrinth of tunnels before you.

Library of Grammaria

Welcome to Nouns Quest, where you embark on a journey to uncover lost artifacts hidden within the ancient Library of Grammaria. Each artifact represents a different type of noun—common or proper. Your mission is to find and categorize these nouns to unlock the secret chamber and escape the library.

Enchanted Grammar Garden

Welcome to Verbs Quest, an online adventure where you delve into the realms of action and linking verbs to unravel the secrets of the Enchanted Grammar Garden. Your mission is to restore statues to two distinct realms—one representing action verbs and the other linking verbs—to escape from this mystical garden.