Question

which of the following persuasive techniques can be defined as \a creative way of using words and expressions that go beyond their literal meanings\?
repetition
rhetorical questions
figurative language
anecdote

Explanation:

• Repetition involves repeating words or phrases for emphasis, not going beyond literal meaning.
• Rhetorical questions are questions not meant to be answered, mainly for effect, not about non - literal word use.
• Figurative language (e.g., metaphors, similes) uses words creatively beyond their literal meanings.
• An anecdote is a short story, not related to non - literal word usage in the described way.

Answer:

Figurative language