departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical
The opposite of figurative is literal.
Metaphor
representative, indicative, figurative
runners and riders
That statement is literal, not figurative.
figurative
Figurative statement is a statement, used in a way, different from the usual meaning.
a statement or phrase not intended to be understood literally — is figurative. You say your hands are frozen, or you are so hungry you could eat a horse. That's being figurative.
This statement demonstrates personification.
This statement uses hyperbole, which is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.
A language that uses imagery and comparisons to make a statement is called figurative language. This type of language includes similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole to create vivid descriptions and convey deeper meaning. Figurative language is commonly used in literature, poetry, and everyday communication to enhance the impact of the message.
A literal statement is a communication that expresses the exact meaning of its words, without metaphorical or figurative interpretations. It is a statement that can be taken at face value without need for further interpretation or analysis.
the answer this statement, "Friday night arrives without a suitcase" is personification.
literal because lisenced fiqurative in that hasnt yet been published
To look at this let us look at these examples using the word "Ton". Literal use of the word "ton". 1) There is a ton of sand in that pile. Figurative use of the word "ton". 2) I have a ton of homework to do tonight. Thus any statement or phrase intended to be interpreted in the strict meaning of the word or words - is literal, while any statement or phrase not intended to be understood literally - is figurative.
Literal and figurative language is a distinction in traditional systems for analyzing language. Literal language refers to words that do not deviate from their defined meaning. Figurative language refers to words, and groups of words, that exaggerate or alter the usual meanings of the component words. Figurative language may involve analogy to similar concepts or other contexts, and may involve exaggerations. These alterations result in figures of speech.