Figurative language departs from literal meaning to achieve a special effect or meaning. [[Techniques]] for doing so are listed in an article on [http://humanities.byu.edu/rhetoric/Figures/Figures-Overview.htm Figures of speech]. | Figurative language departs from literal meaning to achieve a special effect or meaning. [[Techniques]] for doing so are listed in an article on [http://humanities.byu.edu/rhetoric/Figures/Figures-Overview.htm Figures of speech]. |