Which of the following terms would not be included in an explanation of literal language?
metaphor
dictionary meaning
no interpretation needed
words mean exactly what they say

The term that would not be included in an explanation of literal language is a methaphor which is totally th eopposite of literal language. First option is correct.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. This resource states and describes one thing that is another thing not because they actually are the same, but for the sake of comparison or symbolism.

hello,

this starts with

the areas residents asking congress for admission.

this is the first step in the process of admitting a new state,

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