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23. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.A
23.1 Distinguishing Literal Nonliteral Meanings
Chapter 23.1
Master the Art of Understanding Special Language Meanings
You will learn to recognize when words have special meanings beyond what they actually say, making you a stronger reader and communicator.
What You'll Learn
You learn literal language means exactly what words say.
You discover nonliteral language uses words in creative ways.
You practice recognizing idioms and special expressions in context.
You use context clues to determine literal versus nonliteral.
What You'll Practice
1
You identify when expressions mean something different than words.
2
You practice recognizing common idioms like break a leg.
3
You distinguish between literal and nonliteral meanings in stories.
Why This Matters
You need this skill to understand when people use creative language in everyday conversations, books, and media, making you a better communicator and reader.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Literal Language
Nonliteral Language
Idioms
Context Clues
Figurative Language
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