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Katarina [22]
3 years ago
7

Determine whether each sentence expresses meaning literally or figuratively.

English
1 answer:
lilavasa [31]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

1. Figurative Meaning

2. Literal meaning

3. Literal Meaning

4. Figurative Meaning

Explanation:

1. You probably did not actually sell your arm and leg to pay fo rthe refrigerator.

2. It is reasonable to eat three or four servings when one is really hungry

3. Using a horse to jump over things is not super hard when trained. It does not makes sense to use a figurative meaning here.

4. You are not really barking up a tree when talking to this person, but it means that it is pointless, indicating a figurative meaning.

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