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Writers can use a number of techniques to communicate meaning that goes beyond the literal definitions of each word. Such writing is known as figurative language.
Writers can use a number of techniques to communicate meaning that goes beyond the literal definitions of each word. Such writing is known as figurative language.
Literary technique (literary device) - a specific way for a creator to more effectively communicate meaning to their audience.
Figurative language - language in which the intended meaning differs from the literal definition of the words themselves.
Introduction
Introduction
This is the first of two guides devoted to literary techniques. Here, we focus on the different types of figurative language that writers can use to make their language more meaningful. In the second guide, we focus on the non-figurative ways that writers can engage their readers.
Figurative language allows writers to make powerful appeals to an audience's emotions, and articulate complex ideas in meaningful ways. That said, figurative language can be a little tricky to get our heads around because the words—by definition—don't mean what they usually do.
By studying each type of figurative language, we can learn to recognise their inclusion in the texts we study. We can also learn to use them in our own writing in playful and powerful ways.
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