Metaphors are often used in poetry, literature, songs and everyday speech to make the tone more illustrative or expressive. Metaphor examples in songs include: "Life is a highway." "I am titanium." ...

A creative example of effective imagery was when on the campaign trail Bill Clinton said “I will be with you until the last dog dies.” Contrast, figures of speech, examples, and triads: How Winston ...

Figures of speech are used in many kinds of texts, including legal texts. The late Justice Scalia saw “speech” and “press” in the First Amendment as “a sort of synecdoche” (p. 38 here).

When used well, figures of speech provide vivid imagery, which helps you as a leader cut through the clutter to get individuals’ attention. This imagery also enhances understanding and makes ...