Figures of speech Flashcards

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#definition
What is a figure of speech ?
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  • Figurative language
  • A single word or phrase
  • A special repetition, arrangement or omission, a phrase with a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words.
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Types of figures of speech

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  • Construction
  • Resemblance
  • Association
  • Contrast
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