Question

Which of the following is the best definition of figurative language? A. when inanimate objects, abstract ideas, or animals are given human qualities or characteristics B.a special way to say something that means something different than the actual words used; a word, phrase, or expression used in a non-literal way C. the repetition of a specific consonant sound at the beginning of multiple neighboring words or syllables D.when words are used in a way that departs from their actual meanings to achieve a special effect or mental image

Answer 1

The best definition of figurative language is;

when words are used in a way that departs from their actual meanings to achieve a special effect or mental image, then the language is called figurative language.

Fiction writers mostly make use of this type of language.

This language deviates from literal meaning of the words for artistic writing, comparison, emphasis, clarity or new way of describing an idea.

Answer 2

The best defination for figurative language is;

When words are used in a way that departs from their actual meanings to acheive a special effect or mental Image, then the language is called figurative language.

Fiction writers mostly make use of this type of language.

This language deviates from literal meaning of the words for artistic writing, comparision, emphasis, clarity or new way of describing an idea.