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FrozenT
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In 300 words or less, compare and contrast the use of figurative language in Anne Sexton’s “Young” and Audre Lorde’s “Hanging Fi

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Leya [2.7K]2 hours ago
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Initially, Sexton employs a hyperbole when stating, "A thousand doors ago" in the poem "Young", which is a strong exaggeration to depict the time she refers to. Then she mentions, "the wise stars bedding over me," using personification to ascribe human traits to the stars, illustrating her nighttime surroundings. Subsequently, she describes the house's boards as "smooth and white as wax," utilizing imagery to create a clear visual representation of their smoothness, also incorporating a simile with "as white as wax" to compare the color of the house to that of wax.
Leya [2.7K]1 hour ago
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In Anne Sexton’s “Young,” numerous figurative elements are employed. The phrase, “A thousand doors ago, when I was a lonely kid” reflects the narrator reminiscing about childhood, with “a thousand doors ago” highlighting the transformations experienced since then. She describes her memories as “it was summer, as long as I could remember.” In contrast, Lorde’s “Hanging Fire” incorporates figurative language too, but the speaker’s tone is distinctly different from that in Sexton’s poem. Lorde opens with “I am fourteen,” which conveys a strong and authoritative presence. Throughout her poem, it’s clear that the speaker is dissatisfied with her past, expressing frustration with her surroundings, creating a starkly different atmosphere than Sexton’s reflective view. Both works feature women reflecting on their histories, yet their narratives and emotions differ significantly.

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