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English - Literal versus Figurative
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Literal vs. Figurative
(literally vs. figuratively)

Sometimes when we speak we mean exactly what we say. For example, on a summer afternoon I might say: "I am so hot."

Sometimes, when we want to make a point or emphasize something, we might use different words than normal. If someone is very attractive, I might say "He/She is so hot!" instead of just saying, "He/She is so handsome/pretty."

Here are a couple of examples.

Literal:
The butterflies in the garden are so beautiful this time of year.

Figurative:
I get butterflies in my stomach whenever I have to give a presentation.
(which means: I get nervous.)

Literal:
I just finished reading a chapter from the book.
Please, close the door behind you.

Figurative:
Leaving my past behind, I closed the door on that chapter of my life.
(which means: I do things differently now, not like in my past.)

Practice Quiz A (select lit. or fig.)
Quiz B (select lit. or fig.)
Quiz C (litotes)
Quiz 3 (FIB select)
Quiz 4 (FIB select)
Quiz 5 (select meaning)
Quiz 6 (FIB select)