The point is to learn the writing techniques involved. Effective writing makes appropriate use of figures of speech.
Some figures are more appropriate than others for a given purpose.
Learning the figures helps you to recognize them when they occur in your work or the work of others. Knowing when to use them and recognizing them in effective works can help to improve your writing. Click to learn how. Find your local gay bookstore. There have been 304 visitors here since April 10, 1997.