It must never be taken literally otherwise the statement may be misinterpreted.

Which of the following is an example of figurative language used to describe the memorial. Figurative language refers to the color you use to amplify your writing. Although its often debated how many types of figurative language there are its safe to say there are 12 common types. This poem by Robert Blair gives readers a wry interpretation of life and death.

Figurative language is everywhere from classical works by Shakespeare and the Bible to everyday speech. There are several types of figurative language but the most common are. In the phrase Check out my new wheels wheels is an example of synecdoche used to refer to a car In this example a part of a car its wheels is used to represent the car as a whole.

Examples of simile are phrases such as He was wily as a fox or I slept like a log. Since its upload it has received 279 views. Youll be surprised how many uses of figurative language you begin to notice on the radio.

This 43 words question was answered by Heather L. The following are some examples of figurative language used in The Scarlet Ibis. Figurative language is a way to engage your readers guiding them through your writing with a more creative tone.

Comparing two unlike things NOT using like or as. The answer would be without such love ones dream would have no meaning. Figurative language is the opposite of literal language which mean exactly what it says.

Comparing a woman to a summers day for example. We use figures of speech in figurative language to color and interest and to awaken the imagination. Getting rid of Malcolm is expressed as a metaphor --a step which Macbeth must oerleap He tells the stars to hide their light personification.