Title: Why Do Writers Use Figurative Language 2019 – Jacqueline T. Hill | The Living Acts | On Writing, Creativity, Writing Your Books & Content
Headings: Why Do Writers Use Figurative Language 2019
Why Do Writers Use Figurative Language 2019
Figurative language and figure of speech
Why Figurative Language
Here are some reasons why writers use figurative language in writing.
To invoke attention
To paint a clear picture
Uniqueness
For comparison
To express complex meanings
For emphasis
To express humor
To express a discrepancy between reality and appearance
To create a personal connection to non-human characters
Conclusion

Content: But by using a figure of speech, the writer apart from passing on the obvious message, also makes the reading experience enjoyable. Other examples of metaphors include; night owl, my uncle was boiling mad, the homework was a walk in the park, the skies of john’s future began to grow dark, trophy wife, etc. Writers also use similes to make comparisons between two unrelated things, but in the case of similes, it states that one thing is “like” or “as” the other. “ He was as loud as a trumpet.” To express complex meanings
Writers use figure of speech like an oxymoron to deliver complex meaning in their work. This is done by placing two different words together to convey a severe or complex situation or emotion. In Shakespeares, Romeo & Juliet, for example, sweet sorrow is used to express the feeling of joy and pain at the same time. Sweet sorrow is used to bring new meaning to the combination of bitterness and sweetens that characterized the love of Romeo & Juliet. Writers also use other word combinations in which opposite ideas are brought together, to create a unique effect.