Which of the following are examples of figurative language? Select all that apply. metaphors definitions similes paraphrases

Metaphors and similes

Explanation:

Figurative language is a language that uses words that deviate from their literal meaning, in order to represent something else and give readers new insights. In order to achieve this, figurative language relies on figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes.

Similes use comparisons to describe an event, someone, a place, etc., while using words like "as", "as in", "like" and others with the purpose of making the writing more colorful and interesting. For example "My grandmother sings like an angel."

Metaphors also use comparison, but without the words "like" nor "as". This figure of speech directly asserts that one element is similar or equal to another element. For example, "She is a summer breeze."

Metaphor - is comparing two unlike things without sing like or as

Simile - comparing two things using like or as