Title: What's the Purpose of Figurative Language? | Pen and the Pad
Headings: What's the Purpose of Figurative Language?
What's the Purpose of Figurative Language?
Figurative Elements
Metaphors, Similes and Analogies
Expanding Meaning
Creative Additions

Content: Multiple literary devices and elements are commonly used in the category of figurative language. Figurative Elements
The use of multiple types of elements adds to the strength, depth and quality of figurative language through a literary work. Metaphors, similes, analogies, hyperbole, symbolism, personification, allusion, imagery and rhyme are all common figurative language elements. Applying the right element in making specific points in writing is necessary to make figurative language work. Regardless of the tool, figurative language strengthens or makes a point more compelling and effective. Metaphors, Similes and Analogies
Metaphors, similes and analogies are often used in similar ways. Rather than simply making a statement about a person, place or thing, these tools allow you to make the point by comparing one thing to another. In the metaphor "Jill is the rock of her family," the character Jill is compared to a rock to emphasize her strength and fortitude. The author takes this approach as opposed to simply stating "Jill is a stable and supportive influence in her family," which is more literal, but also less impactful. Expanding Meaning
Some figurative language is used to expand beyond the literal narrative in the story.