English, 08.10.2019 14:30 JamierW2005

Which of the following statements best explains the difference between literal and figurative language?

literal language is the dictionary meaning; figurative language is a secondary, more emotional meaning.
literal language is spoken language, whereas figurative language is written language.
literal language is used in the business world; figurative language is used when discussing figures in math courses.
literal language depends on the audience's experiences; figurative language does not require any interpretation.

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