Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?

A. A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.

B. An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.

C. A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.

D. An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.

Respuesta :

the answer is C. this can be found in context clues for “literal” means to directly state.

Answer:

The answer is C. A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of and idiomatic phrase.

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