Making Words Come Alive

Figurative language and literary devices make writing more colorful and engaging. They help you paint pictures with words.

Common Types

• Simile: Compares two things using "like" or "as" ("Her smile was as bright as the sun.")
• Metaphor: Compares two things without using "like" or "as" ("The classroom was a zoo.")
• Personification: Gives human traits to non-human things ("The wind whispered.")

Why Use Them?

These devices make your writing more interesting and help readers imagine what you're describing.

Real-World Application

Advertisements, stories, and poems often use figurative language to grab attention or create strong images.