I. Identify what is described in each sentence. Choose your answer from the box.

_______________ 1. These are phrases which mean something different from the

meanings expressed of the words that are part of it.

________________2. A figure of speech that expresses the contrary or opposite of what

is expected to happen or what is said in mind.

________________ 3. A skill of forming conclusions or opinions based on evidence or

proof.

________________ 4. These are exaggerated statements that are impossible to believe

since they may never happen or exist.

_________________ 5. It is something that is real, true, existent, it is a fact that can be

proven.


II. Identify the figurative language used in the following lines or sentences. Write

irony or hyperbole.

_____________6. It was so cold, I saw polar bears wearing hats and jackets.

_____________7. Her brain is the size of a pea.

_____________8. Coming home to a big mess and saying it’s great to be back

_____________9. Being caught in the war can be the most pleasing experience of all.

____________10. My hand hurts so much that it’s going to drop off.

Reality idioms

Fantasy Irony

Inferring Hyperbolic statements