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D. literal; symbolic.
Explanation:
Literal meaning, or the denotation, is the actual meaning of a word, the one you can find in a dictionary to explain what a particular word means. On the other hand, a symbolic, or connotative meaning, is abstract, and usually quite different from the word's literal meaning.
E.g. a dove is a type of a bird according to its literal meaning; however, it is a symbol for freedom and purity, according to its symbolic meaning.
What do you mean? Its too vague to understand
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He just means that difficulties present opportunities.
FOR EXAMPLE:the difficulty of an unsolved math or science problem,for instance, provide the opportunity to solve the problem.
ANOTHER EXAMPLE:the difficulty of facing another runner provide you an opportunity to break record.
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