When you look up a word in the dictionary, you will find its literal meaning. Literal language is language that means exactly what it says. It uses words by their dictionary definitions. “I am …

Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification to describe something often through comparison with …

'Literal meaning' has been a concept at the heart of English literacy for almost as long as there has been an English literature. At least for the last four hundred years, literate speakers of …

Understanding the difference between literal and nonliteral language is key to interpreting texts. This includes recognizing idioms, metaphors, and other figurative language forms.

Teaching Notes: Literal vs. Nonliteral Language in Text notice the diference between a literal and nonliteral phrase, and identify the meanings of nonliteral phrases. The following information …

The solution to the literal equation is z A x y. Notice that z is by itself on one side of the equal sign, and that there are no z’s on the other side of the equal sign.

literal is saying what you mean, like the truth. Sarcastic is saying the opposite of what you mean, often to be funny or to show you're not pleased. You have to listen to the words and …