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Which of this words are figurative language and give examples.

couplet
line
dialect
metaphor
diction
meter
end rhyme
personification
extended metaphor
repetition
figurative language
rhyme scheme
form
simile
idiom
sonnet
imagery
stanza

User Jaxzin
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Metaphor

Examples: His voice is music to my ears - Life is a rollercoaster - the world is a stage

Personification

Examples: The kettle was whistling - the car was running - the tv was screaming

Extended metaphor

Some parts of life is like a lemon, sour at first but when turned into lemonade, it's sweet

Simile

Examples: He was as brave as a lion - her eyes are bright like diamonds

Idiom

Examples: Stop beating around the bush - she was one in a million

Repetition isn't considered a figurative language but let me know if it counts and I'll help you on that.

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