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AP English Literature and Composition
Multiple Choice

Figurative Language Interpretation in Poetry

Hard Poetry Analysis Figurative Language

Read the following excerpt from a poem:
"The sky is a jewel box, glittering with stars,
While the moon, a silent sentinel, guards the night.
Each star a dream, each twinkle a memory,
In the vastness, whispers of time take flight."

In this excerpt, the poet uses various forms of figurative language to convey deeper meanings and evoke vivid imagery. Based on this excerpt, which of the following statements best identifies and interprets the use of figurative language in the poem?

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