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Andy gunned the engine and the boat shot off like a rocket what is the figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of expressing oneself that does not use a word's strict or realistic meaning. Common in comparisons and exaggerations, it's usually used to add creative flourish to written or spoken language or explain a complicated idea.

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User Elmira
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the boat shot off like a rocket (simile)

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hope this helps <3

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