Question

What is a figure of speech?

Which one is right

words used in a more formal way than is usual

• words used in a way that is not literally true

• words used in a nonsensical or humorous way

• words used the wrong way

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

A figure of speech is a word or phrase used in a way that is not literally true, in order to create an effect or emphasize a point. The correct definition of a figure of speech is: words used in a way that is not literally true.