Title: Figurative Language
Headings: Figurative Language: Definitions of the Different Types
Figurative Language: Definitions of the Different Types
What Does Figurative Language Mean?
Common Types of Figurative Language Definitions
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Content: In its most basic definition, figurative language is the use of different literary devices to make writing more impactful or effective. Take similes and metaphors - two of the most popular forms of figurative language. Similes make comparisons using the words "like" or "as." For example: He was fierce as a lion. Metaphors make more indirect comparisons. For example: After meditating, he was Buddha himself. You can see how these examples of figurative language give literal meanings a bit of a boost. Instead of using a simile, we could have just said, "He was fierce."