Oscars. Oscar night is one of the biggest award show evenings of the year, but it's also one of the longest. Between the red carpet coverage and questions about what celebrities are wearing and Oscar speeches and awards to people we've never heard of, film buffs plan a whole night around this event.
Definition: Figurative language is a word or phrase that departs from everyday literal language for the sake of comparison, emphasis, clarity, or freshness. Metaphor and simile are the two most commonly used figures of speech, but things like hyperbole, synecdoche, puns, and personification are also figures of speech.
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.