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Which field of language analysis is concerned with the distinction between literal and figurative language?
Which field of language analysis is concerned with the distinction between literal and figurative language?
- Semantics
- Syntax
- Stylistics (correct)
- Pragmatics
What is the main characteristic of literal language?
What is the main characteristic of literal language?
- It uses words in a way that deviates from their conventional meanings.
- It uses words exactly according to their conventional meanings. (correct)
- It equates words with unrelated meanings.
- It conveys a more complicated meaning or heightened effect.
How does figurative language differ from literal language?
How does figurative language differ from literal language?
- It maintains a consistent meaning regardless of the context.
- It equates words with unrelated meanings.
- It conveys a more complicated meaning or heightened effect.
- It uses words in a way that deviates from their conventional meanings. (correct)
What does figurative language often create by presenting words in a certain way?
What does figurative language often create by presenting words in a certain way?
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What does literal usage of language confer meaning to?
What does literal usage of language confer meaning to?
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