B2
literal vs literary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| literaladjective/ˈlɪt.ər.əl/ | Meaning using the basic, original meaning of a word, not an imaginative one; also exact, word for word | Goes with literal meaning | Example In a literal sense, 'heartbroken' would mean your heart has actually broken. |
| literaryadjective/ˈlɪt.ə.rer.i/ | Meaning connected with literature, or with the kind of language used in books and poems | Goes with literary work | Example The Tale of Kieu is the most famous literary work in Vietnam. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
His style is simple but powerful.