Title: The Definition of Figurative Language | Pen and the Pad
Headings: The Definition of Figurative Language
The Definition of Figurative Language
Meaning of Figurative Language
Simile & Metaphor
Alliteration & Personification
Other Types of Figurative Language
Functions and Uses

Content: The tree twisted its long arms in the wind. Other Types of Figurative Language
Hyperbole is an exaggeration of the importance of a word or event, while understatement refers to downplaying the importance. Both are types of figurative language that are used to add emphasis and evoke a feeling. Imagery is another type of figurative language that is directly linked to the senses, and uses description to appeal to our senses. Onomatopoeia refers to words that demonstrate the action that is being performed. For example, words like "pop" and "buzz" can help to make an image more vivid. Functions and Uses
Figurative language and all of its types are used in writing to convey emotion, create mental pictures and even replace reality. It is used to add description and feeling to a piece of writing. It can create an unconventional image that goes beyond how something is normally perceived. Figurative language is used in all types of writing, most often in poetry.