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In 1-2 sentences, describe the purpose of figurative language and why an author

might use it in their writing. (2 points)
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  1. Writers use figurative language to add humor, make comparisons, add emphasis, and a whole lot of other expressions to their writings.
  2. This article discusses figurative language, figure of speech, and why authors use them
  3. Bonus: Figurative language and figure of speech There is often confusion between figurative language and figure of speech.

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