Here's why:
* Literal language means exactly what the words say.
* Figurative language uses words in a way that is different from their usual meaning to create a more vivid, imaginative, or emotional effect.
Some common types of figurative language include:
* Metaphor: A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "He is a lion in battle").
* Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "She is as beautiful as a rose").
* Personification: Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals (e.g., "The wind whispered secrets").
* Hyperbole: An exaggeration (e.g., "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse").
* Idiom: A phrase that has a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words (e.g., "kick the bucket").
Figurative language adds richness and depth to our communication, allowing us to express complex ideas and emotions in creative ways.