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What is the difference between literal language and figurative language?

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\huge\text{Hey there!}


\text{What is the \bf difference between literal language and figurative language?}


\textsf{Well, literal language is basically to be taking literally as it is written out; whereas}\\\textsf{figurative language refers to the usage of words that deviates from the actual meaning.}


\textsf{Examples of literal meaning}\downarrow\\\textsf{The sky is blue}\\\textsf{Bees makes honey}


\textsf{Example of figurative language}\downarrow\\\textsf{The sky is blue like the ocean}


\textsf{Fun fact \bold{figurative language} uses metaphors, hyperbole, personification, & similes}


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