* Figurative language: This is the most general term and encompasses all types of language that are not meant to be interpreted literally, including metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, etc.
* Metaphor: A figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
* Simile: A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
* Personification: Giving human qualities or characteristics to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.
* Hyperbole: An exaggeration or overstatement used for emphasis.
It's important to consider the specific context and the type of figurative language being used when choosing the best word.