Question

Can you formulate a theory about figurative language? In literature, figurative language is not meant to be taken literally.

a)In literature, figurative language is meant to be taken literally.
b)In literature, figurative language is understood literally.
c)In literature, figurative language is best taken literally.

Answer 1

In literature, figurative language is not meant to be taken literally, because
b) In literature, figurative language is understood literally.