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Question
How would an author describe figurative language?(1 point)
Responses

conveys something other than the literal meaning
conveys something other than the literal meaning

makes stories interesting
makes stories interesting

compares words
compares words

gives human characteristics to objects
gives human characteristics to objects
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The best response to how an author would describe figurative language is:

conveys something other than the literal meaning

This definition captures the essence of figurative language, which often involves metaphors, similes, and other literary devices that convey meanings beyond the actual words.