Figurative Language v Figure of Speech

7:20:00 PM

I have been writing posts on figurative language. I felt that it would be appropriate to clarify a distinction of the two terms: Figurative Language and Figure of Speech.


In respect to language:

Literal Language: the words are used with their proper meanings

Figurative Language: the words are used in 'figures of speech'

Figures of Speech: a phrase or word that is different than its literal meaning


I know that this post is brief. Its purpose is to clarify. 

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