pronunciation: lI t r li features: Language Note. part of speech: adverb.

The difference between Actually and Literally When used as adverbs, actually means in act or in fact, whereas literally means word for word. Actually as an adverb (modal): In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

adj. 1. Of, relating to, or dealing with literature: literary criticism. 2.

Definitions of nonliteral. adjective. (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech. synonyms: figurative analogical. expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy.

There are two types of words and phrases. One is called literal language, which means that you say exactly what you mean. The other type of words or phrases are called nonliteral or figurative language. This means that you use different words to say what you mean.

Literal language is used to mean exactly what is written. For example: “It was raining a lot, so I rode the bus.” In this example of literal language, the writer means to explain exactly what is written: that he or she chose to ride the bus because of the heavy rain.

One meaning of the word “figure” is “image” or “picture.” Figurative language creates pictures in the mind of the reader. These figures help convey meaning and understanding faster and more vividly than words alone.

While these figures of speech are used to compare different things, here are some clear rules to help you distinguish between metaphor, simile, and analogy. A simile is saying something is like something else. A metaphor is often poetically saying something is something else.