Add 99g sorghum/pearl millet flour, 99g wheat flour (i.e., a 50:50 flour composite), a teaspoon of baking powder, a teaspoon salt, and a teaspoon vanilla essence to the creamed mixture, and mix thoroughly. Place this dough in the refrigerator overnight.
Answers. 1  Figurative language (aka literary devices) is writing which says something in a way that is poetic or beautiful. Using figurative language is a way to invite the reader in to experience what the writer is describing. Examples include imagery (words that describe something so well that the reader can almost see, hear, taste, smell, or touch what is being described). Simile Metaphor Personification Onomatopoeia Hyperbole etc.
How to Use Figurative Language Effectively. There is no one right way to use figurative language. That said, there are many ways to use figurative language poorly. A few rules to bear in mind when making use of metaphor, simile, and other literary devices: Always know why you are using figurative language.