An example of figurative language is shown in these two sentences. One is long and drawn out, while the other is figurative and short to the point. He was the clumsiest oaf I had ever seen, every movement he made was like a thundering demolition derby wandering through the shop. He was like a bull in a china shop. The use of similes and metaphors in writing helps to bring it to life.
Figurative language is essential in certain types of writing to help convey meaning and expression.
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