<span>The correct answer is b. The sea calmed, but no boats left shore. Option a is incorrect because there are unnecessary commas between the noun and its verb ("sea, calmed" and "boats, left"). Option c is incorrect because when using a semi colon, the phrases on both sides of it should be able to stand alone. While "the sea calmed" can work by itself, "but no boats, left shore" cannot, thus rendering the semi colon incorrect. Additionally, there is an unnecessary comma between the noun "boats" and the verb "left." Finally, option d is incorrect because there should be a comma before the conjunction "but."</span>
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
hyperbole
Explanation:
doesnt mean to hit the lights literally
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
This "statement" or "definition" refers to a literary divide known as a:
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'simile".
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A  'simile' refers to a comparison of 2 (two) unlike things using the term: "<em>like</em>"; or "<em>as</em>".
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Answer:
Concision. The goal of concise writing is to use the most effective words. ... Writers often fill sentences with weak or unnecessary words that can be deleted or replaced. Words and phrases should be deliberately chosen for the work they are doing. 
i hope i helped
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