Select one of the readings in this unit and in at least 150 words, discuss the author's use of figurative language, also known as figures of speech, literary devices, and rhetorical devices. Identify and discuss the explicit and implicit meaning of at least three kinds of figures of speech.

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Select one of the readings in this unit and in at least 150 words, discuss the author's use of figurative language, also known as figures of speech, literary devices, and rhetorical devices. Identify and discuss the explicit and implicit meaning of at least three kinds of figures of speech.

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Melissa Valentine · Answer 1

Different authors have a style of writing. Some use the classical style of Victorian English while others prefer the modern language construction.

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This particular author have a style of creating his works in the style of figurative speech. This type of language use is a part of using a new literary device. It is a type of rhetoric. Using figurative languages is a unique construction style.

Some kind/variety of figures of speech are given as examples.

No. 1. Time sure runs quick

No. 2. Climbing the ladder of success.

No. 3. She sells seashells by the sea shore.