Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
Responses
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the 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.
From the given responses, the correct answer would be:
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
Explanation:
- An idiomatic phrase is a group of words whose meaning is different from the literal interpretation of the individual words used.
- A literal phrase, on the other hand, is a straightforward expression that conveys the exact, dictionary definition of the words used.
- The relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase is that the idiomatic phrase influences the connotation (implied meaning or emotional association) of the literal phrase. The idiomatic phrase adds a non-literal, figurative layer of meaning to the literal words used in the phrase.