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Figurative Language is a Comparison or Metaphor, Here are Examples and Meanings

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Kapanlagi.com - Kata kiasan is a word that has a figurative meaning. It means that figurative language is a word that is used by comparing or likening something to another condition. Sometimes figurative language is not suitable with the actual meaning of the word because it is in the form of an assumption.

Figurative language is often found in several common sentences that are informal. Figurative language is a word that is usually used to emphasize one meaning of a message by using comparisons, both living and non-living objects.

For example, an example of figurative language is 'Mother brings a gift'. The figurative language of this example is 'gift.' However, its meaning does not mean that the mother brings fruit in her hand, but the form of figurative language that has the meaning of souvenirs. The meaning of souvenirs can have a broad meaning, not only in the form of fruit.

Actually, there are various examples of figurative language that have different meanings from the original meaning of the word. To further understand figurative language as a comparison, analogy, similarity, or assumption, here is an explanation of figurative language that has been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

 

1. Definition of Figurative Language

Figurative language is language with various meanings. This means that figurative language is words that can have a non-literal meaning from their original words. According to the Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language (KBBI) in the form of online or online, figurative language is defined as considering something with a comparison or similarity to something else.

In addition, figurative language also means simile, metaphor, symbol, satire, and even lesson. Figurative language is generally not used to compose formally worded sentences. Not only that, figurative language is used to emphasize a message in the form of a figure of speech.

Sometimes figurative language seems disconnected or even strange. According to liputan6.com, there is a term for figurative language according to Krause in 2008 that leads to an indirect, illogical, or even nonsensical interpretation.

However, because it is in the form of figurative language, it has its own meaning that is adjusted to the use of the word based on the situation. Meanwhile, the use of figurative language is often found in the form of literary works. Where most examples of figurative language are in the form of figurative language styles.

 

2. Example of Figurative Language

After understanding the meaning of figurative language, which is a comparison, similarity, analogy, assumption, or metaphor, it is also necessary to know examples of figurative language. The examples of figurative language below are quite familiarly used. Just take a look at the examples of figurative language and their meanings.

- Buah tangan: means souvenir

- Banting tulang: means working hard

- Lintah darat: means loan shark

- Kutu buku: means bookworm

- Cuci mata: means seeking pleasure or looking at something beautiful

- Bunga desa: means the most beautiful woman

- Naik daun: means someone who is currently popular or famous

- Bermuka tebal: means shameless

- Tutup usia: means passing away

- Anak emas: means favorite child

- Patah hati: means someone who is currently disappointed or heartbroken due to love

- Angkat kaki: means going away

- Meja hijau: means court

- Lepas tangan: means not caring or being irresponsible

- Bunga tidur: means dream

- Panjang akal: means smart or clever

- Unjuk gigi: means showing off their strengths or flaunting their power

- Darah daging: means one's own flesh and blood

- Kebakaran jenggot: means angry or filled with emotions

- Panjang tangan: means a thief or someone who likes to steal.

 

3. Example Sentences with Figurative Language

The following examples of figurative language will help you understand figurative language better. Examples of figurative language are often used to convey something related to everyday life. Here are some examples of figurative language.

- Mother came home from the market bearing gifts.

- Irwan was heartbroken after being rejected by Santi.

- Siti became a village flower that was fought over by the young men of Kampung Rambutan.

- Gilang is now in the spotlight after winning first place in a talent search event.

- Seeing his girlfriend with someone else, Didik became furious.

- Erni has to work hard for her family after her father left.

- Don't be a person with sticky fingers, you'll be avoided by friends.

- For pregnant women, it's important to meet the nutritional needs for the development of the unborn child.

- Mr. Tagor showed off his skills in a horse racing competition.

 

4. The Use of Figurative Language

After understanding the meaning and examples of figurative language, there are functions or uses of figurative language. The uses of figurative language are as follows.

- Figurative language is used to emphasize and describe an emotion that has a specific meaning.

- Figurative language is used to create a romantic impression or describe a specific situation.

- Figurative language is also used to provide descriptions by comparing, metaphorizing, or likening inanimate objects to appear alive.

- Figurative language can beautify a literary work.

That is the explanation of figurative language, which is a word that has a metaphorical meaning. Hopefully, the above explanation can help you understand the meaning of figurative language easily.

Source: liputan6.com, majalahpendidikan.com

 

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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