Just say what you mean to say,
If you've been fired, say you been fired, not "let go".
If someone died, say they died, not "passed away".
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A figure of speech is a rhetorical device that achieves a special meaning or effect by using language in a non-literal way. Figures of speech often involve the use of words, phrases, or sentences in a way that enhances the expressiveness of the language. They are commonly used in both poetry and prose to evoke emotions, create imagery, or emphasize a point.