Literal and figurative language is a distinction in traditional systems for analyzing language. Literal language refers to words that do not deviate from their defined meaning. Figurative language refers to words, and groups of words, that exaggerate or alter the usual meanings of the component words. Figurative language may involve analogy to similar concepts or other contexts, and may involve exaggerations. These alterations result in figures of speech.
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It's not figurative it is literal
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That statement is literal, not figurative.
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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.
Figurative language is a word or phrase that departs from everyday literal language
it uses figurative language but it also uses literal language
This is true, A literal reading of a passage does mean taking it at face value instead of figuratively. While literal refers to something that actually happens, figurative refers to something that is metaphorical. An example is 'He is so mad that he is foaming at the mouth.' This is a figurative statement because the person is not actually 'foaming at the mouth'.
The literal meaning of "keep your hand on the plow" is to continue working diligently and not give up. The figurative meaning is to persist in one's efforts, stay focused on goals, and not be distracted by obstacles or challenges.
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Literal: his brain was in a different place Figurative: not paying attention
Figurative means not literal. Figurative language refers to things like metaphors and similes.