Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic 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.
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An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.