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Figure of speech
/fˈɪɡəɹ ɒv spˈiːtʃ/
/fˈɪɡjɚɹ ʌv spˈiːtʃ/Figure of speech
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figure de style, figure de discours
a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning by going beyond their literal interpretation
What is a "figure of speech"?
A figure of speech is a literary device used to create a special effect or meaning by using words in a way that differs from their literal meaning. Figures of speech often involve techniques like comparisons, exaggerations, or wordplay to add emphasis, clarity, or expressiveness to writing or speech. For example, using metaphors, similes, or personification are common figures of speech. Figures of speech help to convey ideas in a more vivid and imaginative way.
figure of speech
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In literature, synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part of something is used to represent the whole, or vice versa, such as referring to a car as "wheels."
