Literal language is when we say what we mean. Like ‘The news van is parked outside,’ or ‘Meeting new people makes me nervous.’ Figurative language can be anything that doesn’t mean what ...

They can be particularly helpful for creating an image of what you are writing about in the reader’s mind. Watch this clip to learn the difference between literal and figurative language.

His speaking style is shot through with figurative imagery ... fluency in metaphor and imagery is a good measure of how effective a politican’s speech is. Take as an example Trump and ...

Haruki Murakami's latest novel, The City and Its Uncertain Walls, explores the shifting boundaries of identity, using surreal cityscapes to explore borders both literal and figurative.