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Figurative & Emotive Language

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Figurative & Emotive Language

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Emotive language

  • Emotive language is when language is used to create a strong emotional response – this could be any emotion, such as anger, excitement, happiness, sadness, etc.
    • E.g. The sad, downcast dog drooped its little head.
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Figurative language

  • Figurative language is using figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive or impactful. Such devices include metaphors and similes.
    • E.g. My bedroom is a freezer!

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