Figurative Techniques

Definition

Figurative techniques are language devices used by authors to create meaning beyond literal interpretation. They include similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, symbolism, and other forms of figurative language.

Related terms

Simile:

A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

Metaphor:

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Symbolism:

The use of objects, characters, or actions to represent abstract ideas or qualities.