Question

How does the figurative meaning of a word or phrase help a reader?

A It helps the reader to understand that the word is positive.

B It helps him or her to learn the dictionary definition of a word.

C It helps to paint a picture in his or her mind.

D It helps him or her to find the literal meaning of a word.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The figurative meaning of the word is the nonliteral meaning, and not all figurative meanings are positive, so it has to be C. Sorry for the bad explanation :(