Use Figurative Language to Add Layers of Art to Your Writing
August 25, 2009 by Debra Marrs
Filed under Blog, Writing, Writing Tips
Patti Stafford’s article A Writer’s Expressions: Word Play and Language Usage offers a reminder and simplification of figurative language terms:
- simile
- metaphor
- personification
Using figurative language is like writing poetry. It’s not always something that flows out easily, but takes time to imagine the images. Use it and you’ll add another layer to your writing that will delight your readers.
