Figure Of Speech

Synonyms of figure of speech

• expression
• metaphor
• idiom

Antonyms of figure of speech

• literal
• plain language
• direct statement

Collocations of figure of speech

metaphor

Frequency: 70 %

Her speech was filled with metaphorical language.

simile

Frequency: 60 %

He described the situation using a simile to make it easier to understand.

irony

Frequency: 50 %

It was ironic that the firefighter's house burned down.

hyperbole

Frequency: 45 %

Her hyperbolic statements made it difficult to discern the truth.

personification

Frequency: 35 %

The storm clouds were personified as angry giants.

Idiomatic Expressions for figure of speech

• Phrase: Master of figures of speech
  Meaning: Someone who is skilled at using various types of figurative language effectively in communication.
  Usage: This phrase is often used to praise someone's ability to use metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech in a compelling way.