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Allwynglad Posted 19 years ago
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Heard melodies...

1b00Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard00 a00re sweeter.02br
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02b00What type of figurative language is this?02br
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00I don't think it is a simile. Am I right?02br
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00Thanks in advance.02br
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02font 00 I like this saying. 00Rather than figurative language, I'd call this a mystical kind of statement. It reminds me of someone who speaks of 'the sound of one hand clapping'.

— Clive

  • 02font 00 I like this saying.
  • 00Rather than figurative language, I'd call this a mystical kind of statement.
  • It reminds me of someone who speaks of 'the sound of one hand clapping'.
  • 05002br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive010id5
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