nonliteral

"A simile is a bit like a metaphor."

"The scientist analyzed the data from the experiment to determine the cause of the problem. "

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

"The lost child explored the crowded mall, desperately calling out for his mother. "

"The "e" in "elephant" was a literal in my report card, a simple typo the teacher corrected. "

"Here are some examples of different types of birds: robins, eagles, and sparrows. "

"The reasons are various."

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

"The teacher explained that metaphors, like "the world is a stage," help us understand complex ideas by comparing them to familiar things. "

"He is a student of life."

"It will rain today."