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Demystifying Figurative language / American Idioms

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Make a T-chart with the literal (what the words say) meaning of an idiom/simile/metaphor vs. the figurative (real) meaning of that phrase.

Idiom/Simile/Metaphor: 
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Literally (what the words say)
 
 
(Drawing)
 
 

 
 

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​Figuratively (real meaning)

 
 
(Drawing)
 
 
Really Means:


Sentences (examples): 
 

Check out my American idioms slides!
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