Language usage

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What does 'explicit' mean?

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Clear and unambiguous; leaving no room for confusion.

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What is the correct word to use when indicating direction towards a goal?

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To.

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What is the difference between 'farther' and 'further'?

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'Farther' refers to physical distance, while 'further' refers to figurative distance or degree.

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What is personification?

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A type of figurative language where nonhuman objects are given human qualities.

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When should you use 'among'?

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When referring to three or more people or things.

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What does 'implicit' mean?

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Implied or understood though not directly stated.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'between' mean?

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Used to refer to two people or things.