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1
An idiom is
another word for "slang"
a person who is not very smart
two things placed close together with contrasting effect
is a word or phrase that is not taken literally
2
"the creation of two opposing characters or ideas to emphasize their differences" is
foreshadowing
juxtaposition
contrast
simile
3
The phrase "behaving like a babbling, bumbling band of baboons is an example of
figurative language
colloquial language
an idiom
juxtaposition
4
What is colloquial language?
Informal words/phrases associated with a geographical region
It's raining cats and dogs
An exaggerated phrase of words
Words that are appropriate to put in an essay
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What is an example of juxtaposition?
"Ned was bristling with anger"
"A big, fat tub of lard with a fearful temper"
"I'll have the pleasure of shooting you dead"
A baby with a machine gun