Literal vs. Figurative Language in Philosophy

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What is widely conceded about the claim related to figurative elements in sentences?

  • It is widely believed to be false
  • It is widely considered to be ambiguous
  • It is widely thought to be irrelevant
  • It is widely accepted to be true (correct)

What are 'dead' metaphors as mentioned in the text?

  • Metaphors that have evolved into idioms or clichés (correct)
  • Metaphors that are no longer used in modern language
  • Metaphors that are considered too complex for understanding
  • Metaphors that have multiple meanings

What does the text suggest about the phrase 'river’s mouth'?

  • It is a literal description of a river's entrance
  • It is an outdated metaphor with no current significance
  • It is a metaphorical allusion to human or animal mouths (correct)
  • It is a contemporary metaphor that is widely used

What does the author imply about the term 'level' in 'higher/lower level'?

<p>It has lost its metaphorical significance in modern language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the term 'carpenter’s level' based on the text?

<p>It has transformed into an idiom or cliché (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is widely acknowledged about the sentences?

<p>They contain both literal and figurative expressions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what do 'dead' metaphors refer to?

<p>Phrases that have evolved from novel metaphors into idioms or clichés (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's implication regarding the term 'level' in 'higher/lower level'?

<p>It has become a 'dead' metaphor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what is the author's view regarding the term 'river’s mouth'?

<p>It has become a 'dead' metaphor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the phrase 'rich dessert'?

<p>It is a 'dead' metaphor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mentioning 'dead' metaphors in the passage?

<p>To highlight the evolution of phrases from novel metaphors to idioms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the term 'river’s mouth'?

<p>It has lost its original metaphorical meaning. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the term 'rich dessert' based on the passage?

<p>It represents the evolution of a novel metaphor to an idiom or cliché. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about the term 'level' in 'higher/lower level'?

<p>It has lost its original metaphorical allusion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is widely acknowledged about sentences?

<p>They contain figurative elements that evolve into clichés over time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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