Figurative language is a cornerstone of expressive writing. Unlike literal language, which conveys information plainly and directly, figurative language introduces an imaginative spark ...

Read aloud picture books and look for simile examples and metaphor examples to learn how writers use figurative language to ...

Hyperbole, similes and metaphors are all types of figurative language that help to make your writing more interesting. They can be particularly helpful for creating an image of what you are writin ...

Poetry can be used to create a clear image in your reader's mind. You can use figurative language in your poems to help you do this. You can also write about the five senses (smell, taste ...

admirably clear and incisive, effectively, and engagingly drawing attention to figurative language’s broad (if oft-overlooked) cultural, historical and intellectual significance. Her writing is ...