What is another word for figures of speech?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪɡəz ɒv spˈiːt͡ʃ] (IPA)

There are multiple synonyms for the phrase "figures of speech" which are commonly used in literature and language. Some of the most common ones include rhetorical devices, literary devices, expressive language, figurative language, and speech figures. These all refer to the use of language in a non-literal way, with the aim of creating a powerful effect or communicating a message in a unique and memorable way. Examples of figures of speech include metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia. Mastering these techniques is a key way to elevate your writing and speaking abilities and communicate more effectively with your audience.

What are the hypernyms for Figures of speech?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    tropes, Figures of rhetoric.

Famous quotes with Figures of speech

  • A preacher must have some intelligence to charm the people by his florid style, by his exhilarating system of morality, by the repetition of his figures of speech, his brilliant remarks and vivid descriptions ; but, after all, he has not too much of it, for if he possessed some of the right quality he would neglect these extraneous ornaments, unworthy of the Gospel, and preach naturally, forcibly, and like a Christian.
    Jean de La Bruyère

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