Question

question 7
1 pts
when an author uses an ____________ they are using an expression that holds a different meaning than its literal meaning.

Explanation:

An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non - literal meaning attached to the phrase; but some phrases become figurative idioms while retaining the literal meaning of the phrase. For example, "break a leg" is an idiom used to wish someone good luck, which is different from its literal meaning.

Answer:

idiom