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meaning options (4 of 4)
expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but that express some truth beyond the literal level
a technique that authors use to achieve specific purposes in their writing
the events, situations, or language that surround a particular word, phrase or piece of text that help explain its meaning
the use of language to create certain effects when read or spoken aloud
term form meaning
context noun select answer
figurative language noun
literary device noun
sound device noun

Explanation:

• Context: The description "the events, situations, or language that surround a particular word, phrase or piece of text that help explain its meaning" matches the term "context". Context provides the background or surrounding elements that clarify the meaning of a linguistic unit.
• Figurative language: The description "expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but that express some truth beyond the literal level" aligns with "figurative language". Examples include metaphors ("time is a thief") where the literal meaning (time stealing like a person) is false, but it conveys an abstract truth (time takes away things).
• Literary device: The description "a technique that authors use to achieve specific purposes in their writing" fits "literary device". Literary devices like foreshadowing, flashback, etc., are tools authors use to enhance their writing (e.g., foreshadowing builds suspense).
• Sound device: The description "the use of language to create certain effects when read or spoken aloud" corresponds to "sound device". Alliteration (e.g., "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers") is a sound device that creates a rhythmic or memorable effect when spoken.

Answer:

• context: the events, situations, or language that surround a particular word, phrase or piece of text that help explain its meaning
• figurative language: expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but that express some truth beyond the literal level
• literary device: a technique that authors use to achieve specific purposes in their writing
• sound device: the use of language to create certain effects when read or spoken aloud