Question

How do you do determine the figurative meaning of a text?

Analyze its use of symbols.
Take it literally.
Figure out the definitions of each word used.

Answer 1

Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning  Symbolism:Symbolism occurs when a noun which has meaning in itself is used to represent  find many types offigurative language to be challenging because of their  For examples of figurative language for children, check out Metaphor

Answer 2

I would definitely say the answer is choice A. analyze its use of symbols.

do not take it literally because they might be using sarcasm, and figuring out the definition of ever word is basically another way of taking it literally.

hope this helps you! :-)