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: Figurative Language in Poetry | Writing Forward
Figurative Language in Poetry Writing
by Melissa Donovan | Apr 9, 2020 | Poetry Writing | 4 comments
Figurative language in poetry writing. What is figurative (as opposed to literal) language? Figurative language says one thing but means another. However, figurative language does not intend to deceive. There is an expectation that figurative language will be understood and correctly interpreted by the listener or reader. We get the term “figure of speech” from figurative language. In poetry, we frequently use figurative language, because it can be more meaningful, vivid, and expressive. Let’s take a closer look at figurative language and how we can best use it in poetry writing. Figurative Language
Most clichés are figures of speech: He’s as old as the hills.