Figurative language uses words in a non-literal way to create a special effect, evoke emotions, or make writing more vivid and interesting. Here are some examples:
* Metaphor: Comparing two unlike things directly, without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "He is a lion in battle.")
* Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "Her eyes are like the stars.")
* Personification: Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals (e.g., "The wind whispered secrets.")
* Hyperbole: Exaggeration for effect (e.g., "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.")
* Understatement: Deliberately downplaying something (e.g., "It was a bit chilly outside.")
* Idiom: A phrase with a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning (e.g., "Let the cat out of the bag.")
* Oxymoron: Combining contradictory terms (e.g., "deafening silence")
Figurative language is a powerful tool for writers and speakers, allowing them to create memorable and impactful language.