figurative language
-ivory Williams
When language expands beyond its ordinary literal meaning, it enters the realm of figurative language. This includes the use of metaphors, similes, idioms, and other forms of expression that convey deeper or abstract meanings. It allows speakers to convey ideas, emotions, and concepts that may be difficult to express directly, adding nuance and vividness to communication.
Figurative language is used to convey ideas beyond the literal meaning of words. This includes metaphors, similes, personification, and idioms, which add depth and layers of meaning to the text. These devices enhance the reader's understanding and create vivid imagery.
Literal language is fully factual. Figurative language is full of comparisons and not-blatantly-true language. Literal: Your eyes are blue. Your hair is light red. Figurative: Your eyes are like the deep blue ocean after a storm. Your hair burns with the fire of the sun.
Literal language does not have a figurative meaning but instead sticks to the original definition of the word. It is not metaphorical or ironic in any sense of use.
The term for words that have more than the literal meaning is "figurative language." This includes figures of speech like metaphors, similes, and idioms which convey meanings beyond their literal interpretation.
When language expands beyond its ordinary literal meaning, it enters the realm of figurative language. This includes the use of metaphors, similes, idioms, and other forms of expression that convey deeper or abstract meanings. It allows speakers to convey ideas, emotions, and concepts that may be difficult to express directly, adding nuance and vividness to communication.
Figurative language is used to convey ideas beyond the literal meaning of words. This includes metaphors, similes, personification, and idioms, which add depth and layers of meaning to the text. These devices enhance the reader's understanding and create vivid imagery.
symbolic
Literal language refers to words that do not deviate from their defined meaning. Literal language says what it means directly without any euphemisms.
Literal Understanding
are not used for their literal meaning
Figurative LanguageIdiom
Literal Understanding
Literal language is fully factual. Figurative language is full of comparisons and not-blatantly-true language. Literal: Your eyes are blue. Your hair is light red. Figurative: Your eyes are like the deep blue ocean after a storm. Your hair burns with the fire of the sun.
Literal language does not have a figurative meaning but instead sticks to the original definition of the word. It is not metaphorical or ironic in any sense of use.
Figurative Language
word unknown in the English language