literal
Exactly as stated; read or understood without interpretation; according to the letter; not figurative or metaphorical; following the letter or exact words; not taking liberties; etymonic rather than idiomatic.
Actual, real, physical.
That which generally assumes that the plainest reading of a given text is correct but which allows for metaphor where context indicates it.
Following the historical-grammatical method of biblical interpretation.
Consisting of, or expressed by, letters (of an alphabet); using literation.
Unimaginative; matter-of-fact; literal-minded.
Used nonliterally as an intensifier. See literally for usage notes.
Misspelling of littoral.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing