Figure of speech is a word or phrase used in a non-literal way to create a particular effect. Some common examples include:
* Metaphor: Comparing two things without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "He's a lion in battle.")
* Simile: Comparing two things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "She's as sweet as pie.")
* Personification: Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals (e.g., "The wind whispered secrets.")
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