Hyperbole.
A is an entertaining account told in a serious tone, despite its outlandish and exaggerated content.
An antiphrasis is a use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning, usually for ironic or humorous effect.
It is better to use literal language when you want to convey clear and precise information without any ambiguity. In situations where accuracy is key, such as in technical or scientific communication, using literal language can help ensure that the message is understood correctly.
The eighth figure of speech is irony. Irony is when words are used to convey a meaning that is the opposite of the literal meaning, often for humorous or emphatic effect.
"Ideas over the top" is a nonliteral or figurative expression. It means that the ideas are extreme, excessive, or exaggerated.
This nightmare only expresses, in exaggerated symbols, how you feel when your mother is angry with you. The dream illustrates a common expression sometimes used by angry parents, "I am going to cut you off!" Or it could be a literal picture of using "cutting remarks," or "sharp words." The dream is not meant to depict any literal action or future event.
A literal idiom is a phrase or expression that has a straightforward, concrete meaning that is different from its intended or idiomatic meaning. For example, "kick the bucket" is a literal idiom that means to physically kick a bucket, but its idiomatic meaning is to die.
literal
In my opinion Joey Barton from QPR has the best Twitter account, even though he gets letters from the FA every week complaining about his tweets. They're humorous and literal, he's such a cool guy.
Literal comprehension refers to the ability to understand and recall the information explicitly stated in a text. It involves grasping facts, details, and events presented in the material without needing to interpret or infer meaning beyond what is directly provided. This type of comprehension is typically associated with basic understanding and can be measured through questions that require recalling specific information from the text.
A literal response is what you see.
Murphy's law is a saying that suggests that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. It is used to remind people to be prepared for unexpected events and to account for different possible outcomes in their plans or decisions. It is not a literal law but rather a humorous way to acknowledge the unpredictability of life.
Dreams use exaggerated metaphors to represent other things. Getting shot in a dream could be a literal expression of the figurative expressing "getting shot down." That expression usually means someone scored a cutting remark or insult against you.