Can personification use "like" or "as"?
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Can personification use "like" or "as"?
Figurative Language:
In literature, and sometimes in regular speech, there are words and phrases that add to the effect desired by the writer or speaker. We call these particular words and phrases figurative language or literary devices.
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View this answerWhile "like" or "as" may be in a sentence where there is personification, the use of "like" or "as" is usually...
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Chapter 8 / Lesson 10What is figurative language? Learn the definition and purpose of figurative language and understand why writers or speakers use it. Explore the different forms, elements, and types of figurative language and view examples of each type.