What is the primary difference between figurative and literal language?
Literal versus Figurative

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Figurative language conveys meanings different from the literal words.
Literal language is used to express emotions.
Literal language is more artistic.
Figurative language uses words in their exact meaning.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'hold your horses' mean figuratively?
To physically hold onto horses.
To be patient and wait.
To rush quickly.
To let go of something.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the adage 'cart before the horse' suggest?
Riding a horse backwards.
Doing things in the correct order.
Putting the horse in front of the cart.
Doing things in the wrong order.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which idiom can replace 'told the secret' in a sentence?
Let the cat out of the bag.
Let sleeping dogs lie.
On the same page.
Barking up the wrong tree.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?
To put a cat in a bag.
To hide something.
To reveal a secret.
To keep a secret.
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