Which text uses the word literally in its traditional sense?
Isaac had heard that the Lakeside Cheese Shop carried a wide variety of
cheeses, but his jaw literally hit the floor when he saw the two hundred
different kinds on display.
Isaac had heard that the Lakeside Cheese Shop carried a wide variety of
cheeses, but he was astounded to see literally two hundred different kinds
on display.



Answer :

In the context of the question, the text that uses the word "literally" in its traditional sense is: "Isaac had heard that the Lakeside Cheese Shop carried a wide variety of cheeses, but his jaw literally hit the floor when he saw the two hundred different kinds on display." This sentence uses "literally" in its traditional sense to emphasize the extreme reaction Isaac had upon seeing the two hundred different kinds of cheeses. The word "literally" is used here to indicate that Isaac's reaction was not an exaggeration but actually happened as described. On the other hand, the second sentence uses "literally" in a non-traditional sense by saying "literally two hundred different kinds on display." This usage of "literally" is often considered incorrect or unnecessary as it doesn't add meaning to the sentence and can be confusing. Therefore, the first sentence is the one that correctly uses the word "literally" in its traditional sense to convey the intensity of Isaac's reaction.