Janis thinks her cat is the most special cat in the entire world. Her friend, Sammie (who happens not to be very fond of cats), says that all cats are "a dime a dozen." Sammie is using _____ to suggest that Janis's cat isn't very special.

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Sammie is using figurative language, which involves using words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. Saying cats are "a dime a dozen" is a way to express that they are very common, not literally that they cost ten cents for twelve.

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