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Figurative means that words are used in a way that is different from the usual meaning. That way the description is more interesting or impressive. Figurative language creates a picture in your mind.Literal means that you mean what you say exactly. Figurative comes from the word figure (also figure of speech).n other words, we use the usual meaning of the word. 1  A figure of speech is a word or phrase used in a different way from its usual meaning in order to express a particular meaning. 2  In the about example, explode is a figure of speech.
Figurative Language --more maximalist--also known as imagery or metaphorical language, is often the only way to really make something plain or something abstract feel more concrete via comparison (you compare the literal thing or idea to a figurative concrete thing).