drapes

Drapes are another word for curtains. Curtains are the window coverings that block out the sun and provide privacy. 


figurative

Figurative: (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech; "figurative language" (Kids.Net.Au) 


idioms

Idiom is an expression consisting of a combination of words that has a figurative  meaning. The figurative meaning is understood in regard to a common use of the expression that is separate from the literal  meaning or definition of the words of which it is made.[1]


illustrate

Illustrate means to depict what is happening. In our example, "what does the picture illustrate?", we are asking what does the picture show us to be happening?


literal

Literal: without interpretation or embellishment; "a literal translation of the scene before him" (Kids.Net.Au)


literally