Figurative language is language that means more than the literal or surface-level meaning. It uses devices like similes, metaphors, personification, and idioms to appeal to our emotions and create vivid images. Poets frequently rely on figurative language to convey meaning and feelings in their works. This document defines and provides examples of common types of figurative language such as similes, metaphors, imagery, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia. It also includes resources for teaching students to identify and understand figurative devices.