The type of language the varies from the norms of literal language, in which words mean exactly what they say.

Examples of Figurative Language

It's raining cats and dogs.

Alright, the sky misses the sun at night.

The poorest man is the richest, and the rich are poor.

Hear the mellow wedding bells.

I move fast like a cheetah on the Serengeti.

Her head was spinning from all the new information.

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!