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netineya
2 months ago
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identify five examples of figurative language from Anne Sexton’s ”Young” and/or Audre Lorde’s “Hanging Fire” and explain what th

ey contribute to the poem(s).
English
2 answers:
Naddik [7.5K]2 months ago
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One example of figurative language is personification. Typically, poems incorporate this and definitely onomatopoeia.
ddd [7.4K]2 months ago
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The first line mentions: "A Thousand doors ago" which exemplifies hyperbole, indicating it feels like a considerable amount of time has passed. Anne describes: "the wise stars bedding over me," a personification that suggests stars cannot possess wisdom. I interpret this as her way of expressing that resting beneath the stars promotes relaxation and contemplation. Moreover, another hyperbole is present: "and probably a million leaves." While not literally millions, it conveys a strong impression for Anne. Another instance of personification appears in: "yellow heat running out," contributing to a vivid experience in the poem. There’s also a simile: "and the boards of the house were smooth and white as wax," which aids in visualizing the imagery portrayed in the poem.
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