Title: Figurative Language in Poetry | Writing Forward
Headings: Figurative Language in Poetry Writing
Figurative Language in Poetry Writing
Figurative Language
Literary Devices That Embody Figurative Language
Using Figurative Language in Poetry
Questions and Discussion

Content: And whether it’s fresh or not, almost everyone uses figurative language, but why? Here are just a few reasons figurative language is so effective: Figurative language adds dimension to our prose and poetry, allowing us to say things with more flair and color. Figurative language tends to be vivid, so it pops and comes alive in people’s imaginations. Figurative language allows us to say more in fewer words. We can often express an idea in a single sentence using figurative language, but it would take a full paragraph to communicate that same idea in literal terms. We often use figurative language in imagery (sensory details), making our language more sensuous and visceral. Figurative language engages our emotions. “ He’s very old” simply doesn’t inspire the same emotional response as “He’s as old as the hills.” Figurative language allows us stronger or more intense expressions;