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What is the purpose of figurative language?
What is the purpose of figurative language?
- To convey literal meanings
- To convey only a complicated meaning
- To confuse the readers
- To convey a complicated meaning, colorful writing, clarity, or evocative comparison (correct)
Where is figurative language commonly used?
Where is figurative language commonly used?
- Legal documents
- Scientific research papers
- Technical manuals
- Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) (correct)
What does a simile do?
What does a simile do?
- Compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' (correct)
- Compares two similar things using 'like' or 'as'
- States direct facts without comparison
- Creates confusion in communication
How does figurative language benefit fiction writing?
How does figurative language benefit fiction writing?
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What does figurative language do to an ordinary sentence?
What does figurative language do to an ordinary sentence?
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