Figurative language is language that(1 point)
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are words that have multiple meanings.
is made up of words that contradict each other.
goes beyond the words’ literal meanings.
explains the literal meaning of words.
The correct answer is: figurative language goes beyond the words' literal meanings.
To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the other three options by understanding the definition of figurative language. Figurative language is a form of language that uses words or expressions to convey a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often involves the use of metaphors, similes, personification, and other rhetorical devices to create a vivid or imaginative image in the reader's or listener's mind.
Option 1 ("are words that have multiple meanings") is incorrect because while some words may have multiple meanings, not all words with multiple meanings are considered figurative language.
Option 2 ("is made up of words that contradict each other") is incorrect because figurative language does not necessarily involve contradictory words.
Option 4 ("explains the literal meaning of words") is incorrect because figurative language does the opposite - it uses words in a way that goes beyond their literal meanings.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3 ("goes beyond the words' literal meanings").