figure+of+speech

=__**Figure of Speech**__=

1. __Definition:__
A. A word or phrase that departs from straightforward, literal language. Figures of speech are often used and crafted for emphasis, freshness of expression, or clarity. However, clarity may also suffer from their use.

2. Examples:
//A. I am going to crown you// > B.
 * I am going to place a literal crown on your head.
 * I am going to symbolically exalt you to the place of kingship.
 * I am going to punch you in the head with my clenched fist.
 * I am going to put a second draught piece on top of your draught piece to signify that it has become a king (as in the game of draughts/checkers).

__Citation:__
"Figure of speech." //Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia//. 4 Apr 2007, 18:24 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 5 Apr 2007 .