The literal meaning is Denotation. The implied meaning is Connotation.
The dictionary meaning is the same as the denotative meaning.
A word that can be interpreted in a non literal meaning is said to have a figurative meaning.
The term for words that have more than the literal meaning is "figurative language." This includes figures of speech like metaphors, similes, and idioms which convey meanings beyond their literal interpretation.
It's the feeling or symbolic meaning of a word. Denotation is the dictionary definition, but connotation is what emotions the word evokes. In other words, connotattion is the entire collection of all suggested or implied meanings. EDIT: what it suggests.
The literal meaning of the word
A word that can be interpreted in a non literal meaning is said to have a figurative meaning.
A word that can be interpreted in a non literal meaning is said to have a figurative meaning.
A literal reading involves interpreting words exactly as written without looking for hidden meanings or symbolism. On the other hand, a figurative reading involves looking beyond the literal meaning to understand the metaphorical or symbolic implications of the language used.
are not used for their literal meaning
The literal meaning is: To create or put together by using light - in other words, exactly what plants do to survive.
The literal approach in literature refers to an interpretation of text based solely on the words used, without considering metaphorical or symbolic meanings. It involves taking the words at face value to understand their direct and straightforward meaning within the text. This approach is useful for analyzing language and understanding the text on a surface level.