Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)

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

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

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

An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
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The best description of the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase is:

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

This option accurately reflects how idiomatic expressions convey meanings that go beyond their literal interpretations and can affect the way a literal phrase is perceived.