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Which field of language analysis is concerned with the distinction between literal and figurative language?

  • Syntax
  • Semantics
  • Stylistics (correct)
  • Pragmatics

What is the main characteristic of literal language?

  • It uses words in a way that conveys a complicated meaning
  • It is associated with unrelated meanings
  • It deviates from conventional meanings
  • It maintains a consistent meaning regardless of context (correct)

What is the main purpose of using figurative language?

  • To maintain a consistent meaning
  • To convey a more complicated meaning or heightened effect (correct)
  • To confuse the reader
  • To associate words with unrelated meanings

Which of the following is an example of literal language?

<p>'It's raining cats and dogs' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does figurative use of language imply?

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