Which of the following describes figurative language?

Question 49 options:

Language that describes something by comparing it to something else. Words or phrases may not have a literal meaning.

Language that describes things exactly as they are, using literal meanings.

Language that describes the physical attributes of characters and objects in a story.

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The correct option that describes figurative language is:

Language that describes something by comparing it to something else. Words or phrases may not have a literal meaning.

Figurative language often employs metaphors, similes, and other comparisons to convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation.