Figurative Language in Poetry

Easy Poetry Analysis Figurative Language

Consider the following lines from a poem:

"The stars are dancers, swirling in the night, / Each sparkle a fleeting step in their cosmic ballet."

In these lines, the poet employs figurative language to enhance the imagery and convey the theme of...

Personification, as it attributes human qualities to inanimate objects.

Metaphor, comparing stars to dancers without using 'like' or 'as'.

Simile, as it makes a direct comparison between stars and dancers using 'like'.

Alliteration, by repeating consonant sounds in proximity.

Hyperbole, exaggerating the qualities of the stars.

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