Which of the following statements  best  explains the difference between literal and figurative language?   literal language is the dictionary meaning; figurative language is a secondary, more emotional meaning.  literal language is spoken language, whereas figurative language is written language.  literal language is used in the business world; figurative language is used when discussing figures in math courses.  literal language depends on the audience's experiences; figurative language does not require any interpretation.

the sentence that avoid faulty coordination is:

culture, which is well represented in philadelphia, plays a major role including theatre, music, and the visual arts.  

faulty coordination occurs when the writer gives equal importance two different ideas (clauses) which in fact are not equivalent. in order to correct a misplaced clause or idea, the writer can place less important or emphatic ideas in a relative clause as in the previous sentence.  

d becuase khgfdwhat effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

a. it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

b. it shows he was a favorite of the teachers.

c. it indicates he would be a good preacher.

d. it reveals how self-important he was.

how does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

a. it offers a sense of entitlement.