This document defines literal language as language that states exactly what it means without hidden meanings. Figurative language is the opposite and uses words or phrases that mean something different than the actual definition. Figurative language requires a person to make inferences based on context in order to understand what is meant.

2. • actual definition of words,
phrases, or sentences
• states exactly what it
means

3. • words or phrases that
mean something different
than what it actually says

4. • Figurative is an antonym
(means the opposite) of
literal

5. • language that you need
to FIGURE out

6. • A person has to make a
SMART guess based on what
is happening in the
environment or with the
person when the language is
being used