In the world of professional communication, effective use of figurative language can make your emails, presentations, and conversations more engaging and memorable. But how do you incorporate ...

Figurative language refers to some of the best methods in a writer’s toolbox to “color” language and draw readers in – and can also be used to write the best cover letter. How does figurative language ...

Turn the poet out of door. Robert Frost’s “To the Thawing Wind” is most fondly remembered for its inspiring tone and universally applicable motifs, but it’s also heralded from a linguistic perspective ...

Figurative language (or figure of speech) involves meaning that is deeper than its literal presentation. Moreover, your child should begin to develop an understanding of figurative language in the ...

A six-part series exploring the fundamental poetic devices of simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and imagery. Students will be invited into the world of six poets to see ...

Literal language is when we say what we mean. Like “The news van is parked outside,” or “Meeting new people makes me nervous.” Figurative language can be anything that doesn't mean what it says ...

Hyperbole, similes and metaphors are all types of figurative language that help to make your writing more interesting. They can be particularly helpful for creating an image of what you are writing ...