Thursday, January 7, 2010

Figurative Language

Figurative- Representing of or resemblance. Of or relating to a representation of terms normally denoting another with which it may be regarded as analogous.

Figure of Speech- A word or phrase used in a non literal sense to add rhetorical force to a spoken or written passage.

Imagery- Visually descriptive or figurative language.

Trope- A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression.

Figurative Language- Departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.

All of these words have in common are using words metaphorical or in an expression thats what is making them the same.

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