figurative language
noun
: language that consists of or includes figures of speech (such as metaphors and similes)
Scenes that flourish with figurative language are juxtaposed with others that are brutally clinical, presented succinctly with the cold, hard facts.—Joshua Chong
Poetry is a valuable literary art form often not taught at the elementary level. This is unfortunate because exploring figurative language with elementary students can lead to critical and abstract thinking.—Damon Poirier
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