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2. All of the following are examples of figurative language except
A. metaphors. |
B. verbs. |
C. similes. |
D. personification. |
Metaphor depicts the similarities between two things that are compared, hence, is an example of figurative language.
Similes also depicts the similarities but with difference that words "as", "like' are used. Hence, this is an example of figurative language.
Personification is giving human identity to non-living objects, animals, ideas etc. Hence, is an example of figurative language.
Verb is a part of speech that describe an action, a happening or a state of existence, hence is not an example figurative language.
Answer. Option B. verbs.