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

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Stylistics (correct)

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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?

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What does figurative use of language imply?

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

What is the main characteristic of literal language?

What is the main purpose of using figurative language?

Which of the following is an example of literal language?

What does figurative use of language imply?

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