Analysis of Figurative Language in Poetry

Medium Poetry Analysis Figurative Language

Read the following excerpt from a poem:

"Time is a thief that steals away our youth, / Dressed in the garb of fleeting moments, / It slips through our fingers like sand on the shore."

In these lines, the poet uses figurative language to explore the concept of time. Which of the following best describes the primary figurative language employed in this excerpt?

Personification, as time is given human attributes.

Metaphor, comparing time to a thief.

Simile, with the comparison to sand.

Hyperbole, exaggerating the effects of time.

Alliteration, creating a rhythmic sound pattern.

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