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What is the role of "literally"? It seems "It is impossible to sink." already deliver the meaning.

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Rebecca

"Literally" here is used for emphasis. If he only said "It is impossible to sink", some people might be doubtful of that, so he uses "literally" to emphasize that what he is saying is true.

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