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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?
- Syntax
- Semantics
- 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 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?
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?
Which of the following is an example of literal language?
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What does figurative use of language imply?
What does figurative use of language imply?
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