Figurative language is used for expressions and figures of speech. An example would be "It's raining cats and dogs." Literal language is used more for formal language. An example would be "It's raining very hard."
Swift was criticized for his satire because the novel itself is highly critical of the English government and English customs, the country's religious struggles, the monarchy's handling of those struggles, and so forth.
It’s restrain your opinion about the topic
I’m on the same question lol
