* Simple: I boiled water in the kettle for tea.
* Descriptive: The whistling of the kettle signaled that the water was ready.
* Figurative: Her heart was a kettle of anxiety, bubbling over with worry.
* Specific: I used the electric kettle to make instant coffee.
* Contrasting: Instead of using a stovetop kettle, she opted for a microwaveable one.
Let me know if you'd like more examples, or if you have a specific context in mind!