Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
Responses
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
The correct answer is: An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options and understand the concepts of literal and idiomatic phrases.
1. A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
This option is incorrect because a literal phrase directly states the actual or primary meaning of a word or phrase, while an idiomatic phrase uses figurative or non-literal language instead.
2. A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
This option is also incorrect. While a literal phrase does provide straightforward language, it doesn't necessarily interpret the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase. The idiomatic phrase itself is what adds the figurative or non-literal meaning.
3. An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
This option doesn't accurately describe the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase. An idiomatic phrase often has a different meaning than the literal one, rather than restating it.
4. An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
This option is the correct answer. An idiomatic phrase introduces non-literal language that can carry a different, often metaphorical, meaning than the literal phrase. This figurative language adds depth and nuance to the connotation of the literal phrase.
Therefore, the correct answer is: "An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase."