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The use of exaggerated language in descriptive writing is _____. hyperbole metaphor symbolism

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hyperbole is the answer
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The correct answer is Hyperbole

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In writing, hyperbole is a figure of speech in which the writer uses words and expressions to exaggerate a the traits or concepts related to an idea, person, place, object, etc. with the purpose of making an emphasis on it or create a strong impression especially in descriptions, which does not imply the features described are real and therefore, hyperbole should not be understood as literal language. This figure of speech differs from metaphor and symbolism because in metaphor a concept or idea is mentioned to name another and in symbolism one object, event, person, etc represents a deeper idea. Thus, the use of exaggerated language in descriptive writing is hyperbole.

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