Figurative Language

Figurative-representing by a figure or resemblance, characterized by figure of speech

Figure of speech-a form of expression used to convey meaning or heigten effect often by comparing or identifying one thing with another that has a meaning or connotation familiar to the reader or listener

Imagery-figurative language

Trope-the use of a word or expression in a figurative sense: Figure of Speech

They all mean to use words in a figurative way.