Question

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

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.

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.

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 indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.

Answer 1

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

Explanation: An idiom uses nonliteral language (e.g., "kick the bucket"); a literal phrase explains its actual meaning in plain terms ("to die").