Definitions
- Describing language that is not meant to be taken literally. - Referring to speech or writing that uses figures of speech, such as similes, metaphors, and hyperbole. - Talking about expressions that convey a meaning beyond the literal interpretation.
- Describing language that uses metaphors to describe something by comparing it to something else. - Referring to speech or writing that uses metaphors to convey a meaning beyond the literal interpretation. - Talking about expressions that use imaginative comparisons to create a vivid image or idea.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe language that is not meant to be taken literally.
- 2Both words refer to speech or writing that uses imaginative comparisons.
- 3Both words convey a meaning beyond the literal interpretation.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Figurative is a broader term that encompasses various figures of speech, while metaphorical specifically refers to language that uses metaphors.
- 2Usage: Figurative can be used to describe both language and art, while metaphorical is primarily used to describe language.
- 3Focus: Figurative emphasizes the use of figures of speech to convey meaning, while metaphorical emphasizes the use of metaphors specifically.
- 4Application: Figurative can be used to describe both positive and negative language, while metaphorical is generally used to describe language in a positive light.
- 5Connotation: Figurative is a neutral term, while metaphorical has a positive connotation.
Remember this!
Figurative and metaphorical are both terms used to describe language that is not meant to be taken literally. However, figurative is a broader term that encompasses various figures of speech, while metaphorical specifically refers to language that uses metaphors. Both words convey a meaning beyond the literal interpretation and use imaginative comparisons to create a vivid image or idea.
