Example Sentences
"'The stars are diamonds' is figurative language using a metaphor."
"Writers use figurative language to make descriptions more interesting."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of figurative language?
Study Tips
To remember figurative language, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.