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: David’s bag weighs a ton. Archie’s wife is as heavy as an elephant. I could die of shame. I have a million things on my mind, etc. By using hyperbole, writers achieve emphasis and humor in their work. To express humor
Humor attracts a lot of readers. A writer’s ability to infuse humor into his or her writing sets them apart as interesting thus attracting more readers to read and enjoy their work. A figure of speech can be hilarious; writers use a funny figure of speech to achieve this effect in their works. To express a discrepancy between reality and appearance
Authors employ the use of irony, a figure of speech that shows the discrepancy between how things look and how things are.