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You learn to spot language that compares, exaggerates, or gives human actions to non-human things. This helps you understand figurative language in passages and answer comprehension questions with confidence.
You should already be able to read short sentences carefully and know the meanings of common words. It also helps if you can tell a literal statement from a figurative one.
Not confident yet? Work through Common Idioms & Their Meanings first.
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
“The wind whispered through the trees” is an example of:
Working: Human qualities (whispering) are given to the wind.
This topic usually appears in Junior High School English when learners are building skills in literature and language use. It supports BECE preparation by helping you interpret figurative expressions in reading questions.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
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8 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.