"What is Figurative Language?": A Literary Guide for English Students and Teachers
Channel: OSU School of Writing, Literature and Film
Date: 2019-10-29

What is the definition of figurative language? What are some examples of figurative language? Professor Peter Betjemann answers these questions in the following short video, which is designed to help high school and college English students to not only identify figurative language but also to analyze its structure and purpose. The video is sponsored by the School of Writing, Literature, and Film at Oregon State University. For more discussions of literary topics and essay writing tips, please subscribe to the free SWLF YouTube Channel or visit https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf/oregon-state-guide-english-literary-terms

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