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Figurative means that words are used in a way that is different from the usual meaning. That way the description is more interesting or impressive. Figurative language creates a picture in your mind.Literal means that you mean what you say exactly. Figurative comes from the word figure (also figure of speech).n other words, we use the usual meaning of the word. 1  A figure of speech is a word or phrase used in a different way from its usual meaning in order to express a particular meaning. 2  In the about example, explode is a figure of speech.
In this narrower definition, figurative language refers to language that uses words in ways that deviate from their literal interpretation to achieve a more complex or powerful effect. This view of figurative language focuses on the use of figures of speech that play with the meaning of words, such as metaphor, simile, personification, and hyperbole. Some additional key details about figurative language: Figurative language is common in all sorts of writing, as well as in spoken language. Figurative language refers to language that contains figures of speech, while figures of speech are the particular techniques. If figurative speech is like a dance routine, figures of speech are like the various moves that make up the routine.