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Outsiders Figurative Language Worksheet

The document provides directions for a worksheet activity analyzing figurative language in the novel "The Outsiders". Students are asked to explain idioms from the novel literally and figuratively in complete sentences. The first example is provided, explaining the idiom "Soda never cracks a book" literally means Soda never breaks a book, while figuratively it means Soda never reads a book. Students are then asked to analyze 5 additional idioms literally and figuratively and create their own analyses for 4 more examples from chapters 7 and 8 of the novel.

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Outsiders Figurative Language Worksheet

The document provides directions for a worksheet activity analyzing figurative language in the novel "The Outsiders". Students are asked to explain idioms from the novel literally and figuratively in complete sentences. The first example is provided, explaining the idiom "Soda never cracks a book" literally means Soda never breaks a book, while figuratively it means Soda never reads a book. Students are then asked to analyze 5 additional idioms literally and figuratively and create their own analyses for 4 more examples from chapters 7 and 8 of the novel.

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OUTSIDERS Figurative Language Worksheet


Background: This novel includes many idioms—expressions that have meanings different from
what their words normally suggest. Literal would be a “word for word” explanation of an
expression. Figurative language is not word for word—but instead uses figures of speech
(hyperbole, simile or metaphor—for example) to give a symbolic expression or meaning to a
phrase.
Directions: Below, use complete sentences to explain the quoted expression both in terms of its
literal meaning and its figurative meaning/explanation. The first one has been done for you. Of
course grammar, spelling and punctuation count. Use a separate lined paper and write neatly if
needed. Please, do not write sloppily or down the sides of the paper as your work will not be
accepted. Thank you.

1. “Soda never cracks a book…”

Literal Meaning Understanding: Soda never bends the books to the point of causing it to break or split.
Figurative Meaning Interpretation: Soda never reads a book.

2. “…you’ve always got your nose in a book.”

Literal:

Figurative:

3. “When you’re thirteen in our neighborhood, you know the score.”

Literal:

Figurative:

4. “Rat race is a perfect name for it.”

Literal:

Figurative:

5. “…it helps blow off steam.”

Literal:

Figurative:

6. “Then we all froze.”

Literal:

Figurative: (over)
Directions: For numbers 7-10 create your own—using quote examples from Chapters 7
or 8. Explain each in a complete sentence on this side as well.

7. “

Literal:

Figurative:

8. “

Literal:

Figurative:

9. “

Literal:

Figurative:

10. “

Literal:

Figurative:

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