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What is a Figurative Language/ figures of speech-

Figurative language is a way of speaking or writing in which the speaker or writer describes a thing in new or different way.

Example:

Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Irony.

The most common ones are Hyperbole and Irony

Hyperbole-

are hyperbolic statements are exaggerated statements that are almost impossible to believe since they may never happen or exist

Example: I almost died out of laughter.

Irony-

Ironic statement, express ideas or situations thar are opposite or in contrast of what is expected to happen or what is said in mind.