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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?

Literal language (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

The fires of freedom are spreading. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

To engage the reader's imagination. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

Raining cats and dogs. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparison, understatement, or overstatement. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of figurative language in literature?

To engage readers and convey meaning in an interesting way. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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