Question

what is figure of speech? ​

Answer 1

a word or expression used not with its original meaning but in an imaginative way to make a special effect

अलंकार; आलंकारिक शब्‍द या शब्‍दावली

Answer 2

A figure of speech is a word or phrase that possesses a separate meaning from its literal definition. It can be a metaphor or simile, designed to make a comparison. It can be the repetition of alliteration or the exaggeration of hyperbole to provide a dramatic effect.