Question

1. “in a flash of lightning, through the mud - spattered rear windshield, i saw a figure lumbering toward us on the shoulder of the road. the sight of it made my skin crawl.” explain the literal, or exact, meaning of the phrase in bold. explain the figurative meaning of the phrase in bold. what other meaning do the words convey beyond the literal?

Explanation:

• Literal meaning: The physical sensation of one's skin moving or tingling as if insects are crawling on it.
• Figurative meaning: A feeling of revulsion, discomfort, or unease caused by something unpleasant or creepy. Beyond the literal, the words convey a strong emotional - negative reaction, suggesting fear, disgust, or a sense of the uncanny.

Answer:

Literal meaning: Physical sensation of skin moving as if bugs are crawling.
Figurative meaning: Feeling of revulsion or unease. Beyond literal: Conveys strong negative emotion like fear or disgust.