Distinguish Literal from Nonliteral Meanings
~10 min
Literal language means exactly what it says. Nonliteral (or figurative) language uses words in a creative way, often to make a comparison or create an image.
Understanding Literal Language
Literal Meaning
The sun is hot today.
Literal language means exactly what it says. When you use literal words, you are describing something in a way that is true and real.
💡 Ask yourself: Is this exactly what is happening in the real world?