Literal vs

Literal language uses words according to their conventional meanings, while figurative language uses words in a way that deviates from their conventional meanings to convey a more complex meaning or effect.

The purpose of figurative language is to convey a more complicated meaning or heightened effect by presenting words in a way that equates, compares, or associates them with normally unrelated meanings.

Yes, literal usage of language maintains a consistent meaning regardless of the context, with the intended meaning corresponding exactly to the meaning of the individual words.

<p>Literal usage confers meaning to words in the sense of the meaning they have by themselves, outside any figure of speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The difference is that literal use of language follows the conventional meanings of words, while figurative use implies a non-literal meaning that still makes sense or could be interpreted.</p> Signup and view all the answers