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A figure of speech is a word or phrase that has a meaning other than the literal meaning. It can be a metaphor or simile that's designed to further explain a concept. Or it can be the repetition of alliteration or exaggeration of hyperbole to give further emphasis or effect. There are many different types of figures of speech in the English language. We will give you examples of some of the most commonly used types here.
<span>Examples of Figures of Speech
</span><span>She sells seashells</span>
Most ... spies of the civil war were amateurs
Answer:
Because it is keeping you on the edge, and the reader wants to keep reading to understand and figure out the mystery. Hope this helps.
Explanation:
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To express that the author's 'Muse' (or inspiration) is gone
Explanation:
"Where art thou, Muse, that thou forget'st so long
To speak of that which gives thee all thy might?
Spend'st thou thy fury on some worthless song,
Darkening thy power to lend base subjects light?"
I can sorta guess that this is asking something like "Where are you Muse, did you forget about me for so long?"
It is no good without a paddle
