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Idiom because it is a figure of speech commonly used in our society that is not commonly used in other societies.

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Why is imagery considered figurative language?

Because figurative language is a metaphorical kind of language. It is full of symbols. Imagery is part of it because imagery is using words to make pictures. You can remember that imagery is a part of figurative language because the adjective "figurative" has the word "figure" within it. And what is a figure? An image. A picture. A model. A representation of something. The opposite of figurative is literal. Literal is fact, truth. It's not polished to sound pretty and it's not symbolic. It carries no "underlying meaning" that most figurative language does.


This sentence is an example of which kind of figurative language?

This sentence is an example of alliteration, which is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.


Im hungrier than anybody what kind of figurative language is this?

This is a hyperbole, which is an exaggerated statement used for effect.


What kind of language does a writer use?

A writer may use various types of language depending on the context and purpose of their writing. This could include formal language for academic or professional writing, informal language for personal or creative writing, technical language for specialized fields, or figurative language to create vivid imagery or emotional impact. The choice of language helps convey the tone, style, and message of the writing.


What kind of figurative language is the underlined phrase below Its hair which hung about its neck and down its back was white as if with age and yet the face had not a wrinkle in it?

The underlined phrase uses personification by attributing human-like qualities to the hair (age).