Is The Concept Of "Soul" Better Understood Metaphorically, Or As A Reality?

Question 1

We would be using the term “soul” ?, to refer to warmth or to effort.

Answer 1

Metaphorically.

Question 2

With a ?, it can be difficult to know how it’s meant to be understood. If it means different things to different people, there’s no way of telling whether either is correct.

Answer 2

Metaphor.