- Definition
Figurative language is when words are used in a creative way, not literally, to make writing more interesting or to paint a picture in your mind. Think of it like saying "it's raining cats and dogs" instead of just "it's raining a lot.
figurative language is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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