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poizon [28]
2 years ago
9

An expression where the words used, mean something different than you would find in the dictionary

English
1 answer:
quester [9]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

that is Figurative language

Explanation:

Figurative language creates comparisons by linking the senses and the concrete to abstract ideas - Alex :)

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