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Examples of Figurative Language Figurative language can be found in literature and poetry where the writing appeals to the senses. It can do this by giving a word with a specific meaning, by comparing two things in such a way that you find the comparison interesting or by using words that have unusual constructions or sounds.
This lively introduction to figurative language explains a broad range of concepts, including metaphor, metonymy, simile, and blending, and develops new tools for analyzing them.
My house is a three-ring circus. You’re as pretty as a picture. He was dying of boredom. Can you give me a hand? The boy waved his flag as the soldiers returned home. I’m ready to hit the sack. The leaves danced in the wind. I’ve got four mouths to feed at home.
Figurative language uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful. It goes beyond the literal meanings of words to give readers new insights or emphasize particular aspects of a concept. Enhance your understanding with our comprehensive PDF guide. A figure of speech comparing two different things using “like” or “as.”
Figurative language is a tool that an author uses, to help the reader visualize, or see, what is happening in a story or poem. Simile is a comparison using like or as.
Offers in-depth analyses of examples, exploring multiple levels of complexity Surveys gurative structures in different discourse genres Helps students to connect gurative usage with the conceptual under-pinnings of language Goes beyond English to explore cross-linguistic and cross-modal data barbara dancygier
Learn what figurative language is and how to identify and use it in writing and speaking. Explore the types of figurative language, such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, and more, with examples and activities.
