Figurative Language is comprised of expressions and figures of speech that make associations and comparisons intended to be interpreted imaginatively, as opposed to literally, but not always - think acronym, anecdote and credo. Simile and metaphor are the most common of these devices; and, some would say, the most important figures of speech. Metaphor is immediate and intense, while simile is deliberate and illustrative. For example: 'She is an angel' & 'She looks like an angel', respectively. Another example is 'Paul is an antelope on the football field' & 'On the football field, Paul is like an antelope.' Personification and hyperbole are also aspects of figurative language, as are dozens of additional examples included in the book.
64 page soft cover
Author: George Allen