figurative language

What is the primary purpose of figurative language as described in the passage?

• To convey complex meanings and add color to writing

• To provide literal meanings of words

• To simplify language for scientific reports

• To eliminate emotional connections in writing

Which of the following is an example of a simile based on the passage?

• The cat sat in the chair like a king overlooking his kingdom

• Time is money

• The sun greeted me when I woke up in the morning

• I would die for you

What distinguishes a metaphor from a simile according to the passage?

• A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' for comparison

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison

• A metaphor is a type of hyperbole

• A metaphor gives human characteristics to nonhuman things

How is personification used in figurative language as per the passage?

• By giving human characteristics to nonhuman things

• By making comparisons using 'like' or 'as'

• By exaggerating to emphasize a point

• By using metaphors in financial reports

In what context is figurative language used outside of literature, according to the passage?

• In the Management Discussion and Analysis section of financial reports

• In scientific equations

• In literal language translations

• In mathematical problem-solving