Which of the following is an example of a literal question?

When was Marcus called to the office?

Why was Marcus always getting in trouble at school?

How did Marcus treat his teachers?

Which of your friends is most like Marcus?

Question

Which of the following is an example of a literal question? 

 When was Marcus called to the office? 

 Why was Marcus always getting in trouble at school? 

 How did Marcus treat his teachers? 

 Which of your friends is most like Marcus?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

A literal question can be answered solely by referencing the text itself. An example of a literal question for the above text is, " Which of your friends is most like Marcus?" (John, Steve, Laurie). (Copied from http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080102131601AADP0TC)

e.mccormick · Answer

Here is a nice overview of "Inferential, Literal and Evaluative Question prompts" http://milesss.eq.edu.au/wcms/images/stories/Newsletters/T12012/evaluativeinferentialliteralquestionprompts.pdf

anonymous · Answer

Thank you !