Question 11: Use the sentence below to answer: "This candy cane is in mint condition."
Identify the figurative language the author is using and explain the deeper meaning of the usage.
The author is using ____(name the figurative language device)______________.
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The author is using a pun. The phrase "in mint condition" is a play on words, referring to the candy cane being in excellent or perfect condition, while also alluding to the flavor of mint commonly associated with candy canes. This type of figurative language adds humor and cleverness to the statement.
The author uses, "mint condition," to show the reader that ________________ is _________________.
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