Question

which phrase best defines the term figurative language?
language that directly states what it means
the representation of one idea by another
an exaggeration of the way things really are
language that is not intended to be taken literally

Explanation:

Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation. For example, in "He has a heart of stone", "heart of stone" is not meant literally. It's a way of expressing something in a non - literal sense.

• The first option ("language that directly states what it means") describes literal language, not figurative.
• The second option ("the representation of one idea by another") is too vague and not a comprehensive definition of figurative language.
• The third option ("an exaggeration of the way things really are") only describes one type of figurative language (hyperbole) and not the whole concept.

Answer:

language that is not intended to be taken literally