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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?
- Stylistics (correct)
- Pragmatics
- Syntax
- Phonetics
What is the main characteristic of literal language?
What is the main characteristic of literal language?
- It implies a non-literal meaning
- It conveys a more complicated meaning or heightened effect
- It maintains a consistent meaning regardless of the context (correct)
- It uses words in a way that deviates from their conventional meanings
What is the main purpose of figurative language?
What is the main purpose of figurative language?
- To confuse the reader
- To use words exactly according to their conventionally accepted meanings
- To create a consistent meaning regardless of the context
- To convey a more complicated meaning or heightened effect (correct)
What does it mean for words to be equated in figurative language?
What does it mean for words to be equated in figurative language?
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What is the main difference between literal and figurative language?
What is the main difference between literal and figurative language?
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