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The Words We Use

The words we use to describe things can have a lot of hidden meaning.  We can influence people with our words if we carefully choose the right ones. How does an author affect the reader by using connotation?

Figurative Language

A metaphor is described as figuratively comparing 2 unlike things.  Figurative Language is a word or phrase that creates a special effect or meaning and does not mean what it literally says. What is the purpose of a metaphor and other figurative language? Why do author's choose to use figurative language? Use examples to help explain your way of thinking.