Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
figure of speech
Noun
/ˈfɪɡjər əv spiːtʃ/
Definition
A figure of speech is a rhetorical device that uses language in a non-literal way to create a specific effect.
Examples
- Metaphor: Life is a journey.
- Simile: She swims like a fish.
- Personification: The wind whispered through the trees.
Meaning
Figures of speech enhance writing and speaking by adding flair or emphasis, often evoking emotions or vivid imagery.
Synonyms
- Rhetorical device
- Figurative language
- Expression
