3.5.2.3 Figurative
Use this domain for words referring to figurative speech--saying something that is not meant to be understood literally (according to the normal meaning of each word), or saying something that compares one thing to another.
What words refer to figurative speech?
figurative, not literal, metaphorical, figure of speech, colorful language
What words refer to particular types of figures of speech?
metaphor, simile, comparison