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Which type of language is more easily understood and less ambiguous?

  • Both figurative and literal language
  • Figurative language
  • Literal language (correct)
  • Neither figurative nor literal language
  • Which type of language is vital for analytical arguments or prescriptive instructions?

  • Both figurative and literal language
  • Figurative language
  • Neither figurative nor literal language
  • Literal language (correct)
  • Which type of language is mostly used in academic articles with empirical studies or objective analysis?

  • Figurative language
  • Both figurative and literal language
  • Literal language (correct)
  • Neither figurative nor literal language
  • Which type of language is the backbone of novels and stories?

    <p>Literal language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

    <p>The fires of freedom are spreading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

    <p>To engage the reader's imagination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

    <p>Raining cats and dogs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following best describes the difference between literal and figurative language?

    <p>Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparison, understatement, or overstatement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of figurative language in literature?

    <p>To engage readers and convey meaning in an interesting way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of literary techniques for applying figurative language?

    <p>Metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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