Which is the best definition of figurative language?

language that is full of foreign expressions and words that are used very rarely

language that is difficult to understand because of mistakes in grammar and usage

language that is straightforward and clear in its use of examples and illustrations

language that is inventive in its use of similes, metaphors, personification, and other figures of speech

The answer would be the last one, for example: "I have a MOUNTAIN of homework", which is using figurative language because you can't have an actual MOUNTAIN of homework. :)

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language that is inventive in its use of similes, metaphors, personification, and other figures of speech

Explanation:

Figurative language helps the writers present their ideas in a colorful way, through various figures of speech.

Here are some examples of figures of speech mentioned in the question:

She has a shopping list as long as her arm. (simile)

His heart is a lump of ice. (metaphor)

The skies are weeping.  (personification)

There are other figures of speech, of course. They are hyperbole, oxymoron, metonymy, euphemism, onomatopoeia, etc.

a) why did you buy only one bunch of bananas ? it's not enough for the party .

b) can i have a carton of juice, ? it looks very fresh !

c) a kilo of milk ? that's 2 pounds, .

d) i've got only one bar of chocolate . you can have a half of it .

e) cut just a small slice of cheese for me . i'm trying to lose weight .

f) do you want a bowl of soup ? it's delicious !

g) can i have a tin of biscuits, ?

h) do you want a loaf of bread ? i bought three .

i) let's buy a glass of wine to celebrate our wedding anniversary !

j) don't leave the jar of honey on the table . the kids will break it .

k) we need to buy some sweets and a bottle of coke .

l) would you like a cup of hot tea ? you've got a cold !

m) can i have a piece of chocolate cake, ? it's my favourite dessert .

n) i bought a beautiful packet of flowers for my mum's birthday .

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