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: She’s not really a diamond. I’m still here, so I couldn’t have been scared to death. And your nerves might be strong, but they’re not actually made of steel. None of these statements are meant to be taken literally. We all know that it’s best to avoid stale clichés in writing, but fresh figurative language enhances our work. 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.