Identifying Figurative Language in Poetry

Medium Poetry Analysis Figurative Language

Read the following lines from a poem:

"In the garden of memory, weeds grow tall, / While flowers of joy fade beneath the pall."

In these lines, the poet employs figurative language to convey the complexity of human emotions over time. Which of the following best identifies the primary figurative language used in these lines?

Metaphor comparing memories to a garden.

Simile highlighting the growth of weeds.

Personification of joy as a flower.

Symbolism of weeds representing negative emotions.

Imagery creating a vivid picture of the garden.

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