Figurative language refers to the use of words or expressions with meanings beyond their literal interpretations. It adds depth, imagery, and creativity by using figures of speech such as metaphors, similes, personification, etc.
A figure of speech that compares two unrelated things by stating one thing is another.
A figure of speech that compares two unrelated things using "like" or "as."
Hyperbole: A figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.