Question

In a figure of speech, the common meaning of words undergoes a decided change in meaning. true false

Answer 1

Answer:

In a figure of speech, the common meaning of words undergoes a decided change in meaning is a true sentence.

Explanation:

Figurative speech or figures of speech are words or phrases which have a very separated meaning from the one that they literally have, they are commonly used in poetry and are represented by several literary devices such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, and hyperbole. it is one of the most common ways to make comparisons or exaggerations.

Answer 2

Yes, this is what a figure of speech means. In a figure of speech, the common meaning of a word can have different decided meanings. So, true.