Literal vs Nonliteral Language

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What is literal language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says. For example, 'The cat is on the mat' means the cat is really on the mat.

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What is nonliteral language?

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Nonliteral language means it does not mean exactly what it says. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What does the phrase 'break a leg' mean?

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It means to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.

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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 it mean when someone says 'I'm in a pickle'?

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It means they are in a difficult or troublesome situation.

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What does 'as slow as a sloth' mean?

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It means someone is very slow.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words.

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What does 'feeling blue' mean?

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It means feeling sad or unhappy.

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What does 'hit the books' mean?

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It means to study hard.

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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.