Analysing Figurative Language - Let's Practise!

Goopaw says get ready to practise analysing figurative language Here is an example. He runs as fast as the wind. What is the literal meaning of, 'He runs as fast as the wind'? It means he runs very fast. Let's look at another example. Her football match was cancelled because it was raining cats and dogs! What is the literal meaning of, 'Her football match was cancelled because it was raining cats and dogs!'? It means her match was cancelled because it is raining very hard. Here is the next example. He is a walking dictionary. What is the literal meaning of, 'He is a walking dictionary.'? It means he knows a lot of vocabulary. Well done, keep going! Here is the next example. The sun smiled down at them when they went outside. What is the literal meaning of, 'The sun smiled at down at them when they went outside.'? It means the sun is out and the sunlight feels warm and welcoming to them. Here is the next example. She has a heart of gold. What is the literal meaning of, 'She has a heart of gold.'? It means she is very kind and generous. Goopaw had so much fun practising with you today! See you next time!