Poetry Introduction by Harriet Smith on Prezi. Poems. Poetry, Poems, Bios & More. Figures Of Speech - List Of Figures Of Speech. Figures of Speech. A figure is worth a thousand words (A picture is worth a thousand words) Figurative language: One meaning of "figure" is "drawing" or "image" or "picture".
Figurative language creates figures (pictures) in the mind of the reader or listener. These pictures help convey the meaning faster and more vividly than words alone. We use figures of speech in "figurative language" to add colour and interest, and to awaken the imagination. How to Read a Poem: Beginner's Manual.