Which of the following statements best explains the difference between literal and figurative language? (4 points)

literal language is the dictionary meaning; figurative language is a secondary, more emotional meaning.

literal language is spoken language, whereas figurative language is written language.

literal language is used in the business world; figurative language is used when discussing figures in math courses.

literal language depends on the audience's experiences; figurative language does not require any interpretation.

Statement reason 1. δabc is similar to δced. given 2. 3. definition of slope 4. slope of slope of definition of slope 5. slope of × slope of multiplying the slopes 6. slope of × slope of substitution property of equality 7. slope of × slope of simplifying the right side the table contains the proof of the relationship between the slopes of two perpendicular lines. what is the reason for statement 2? a. parallel line segments that meet a common perpendicular line are proportional in length. b. the lengths of vertical and horizontal sides in congruent triangles are in a common ratio. c. trigonometric identities determine the lengths of the legs in a right triangle. d. corresponding side lengths in similar triangles are proportional in length.