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

Question

Responses

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.

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.

Answer 1

The most accurate response describing 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 correctly captures the distinction between idiomatic phrases, which express meanings that are not directly tied to the literal meanings of their words, and literal phrases, which convey straightforward, direct meanings.