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What is the meaning of this figure of speech? I'll tell you where Mom keeps the cookies, but you've got to keep it under your hat.

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In this sentence the figyre of speech is repetation

A figure of speech is a word or phrase that possesses a separate meaning from its literal definition. It can be a metaphor or simile designed to make a comparison. It can be the repetition of alliteration or the exaggeration of hyperbole to provide a dramatic effect. There are a wealth of these literary tools in the English language.

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