Literal and Non-Literal Language

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What is literal language?

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Literal language means using words in their most basic sense, without any exaggeration or metaphor.

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What is non-literal language?

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Non-literal language uses figures of speech, such as idioms and metaphors, to convey meanings that are different from the literal interpretation.

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What does the idiom 'It's raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It means that it is raining very heavily.

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What does the phrase 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to start a conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean in non-literal language?

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It means something is very easy to do.

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What does the expression 'hit the books' mean?

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It means to study hard.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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It means to make a wrong assumption or pursue a mistaken course of action.

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What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

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It means it is your turn to make a decision or take action.

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What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

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It means something is very expensive.

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What does 'under the weather' mean?

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It means feeling ill or unwell.