Figures of speech are used every day in our lives. Here is what a metaphor is and examples of how it is used.

Figures of speech are used in many kinds of texts, including legal texts. The late Justice Scalia saw "speech" and… ...

Hyperbole as a figure of speech is that which exaggerates the truth through colourful language. A good example is when one says: ‘Mzee Kamau is older than dirt.’ ...

I love paraprosdokians. They are fun, witty, humorous and not a tribe related to the Game of Thrones Dothraki. A paraprosdokian, pronounced pæ-rê-prahz-dok-i-ên , is a figure of speech in which ...

When used well, figures of speech provide vivid imagery. This enhances understanding and makes your message more memorable.