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Reading skills: Understanding figurative language
To make language more interesting and entertaining, we often use expressions which
are not literally true. For example, we use figurative language in speaking and writing
Figurative language, language that compares, paints a picture for the readers. Figurative
uage can be contusing if it is understood literally. The ability to recognize and
interpret or explain figurative language can help us fully understand a writers point
There are different ways of using figurative language. Listed below are just a few of them
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