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To look at this let us look at these examples using the word "Ton".

Literal use of the word "ton".

1) There is a ton of sand in that pile.

Figurative use of the word "ton".

2) I have a ton of homework to do tonight.

Thus any statement or phrase intended to be interpreted in the strict meaning of the word or words - is literal, while any statement or phrase not intended to be understood literally - is figurative.

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