Nonliteral Language
Nonliteral Language . Nonliteral language, also known as figurative language, is an integral part of our everyday communication. It adds depth, nuance, and creativity to our conversations. The current volume examines the literal/nonliteral distinction from a number of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives, outlining some of the problematic assumptions. Nonliteral language, such as irony or sarcasm, is omnipresent in daily life and requires a cautious interpretation of a speaker's intention, the integration of linguistic and. Literal language uses words exactly according to their conventionally accepted meanings or denotation.