Poem Figurative Language Analysis

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One example of figurative language used by the poet is personification. In stanza 7, the poet writes that the oyster’s coats were brushed, their faces washed, their shoes clean and neat, but this was odd, because, you know they had no feet The effect is that it gives the inanimate objects emotions and others actions or parts that humans have and makes the poem more interesting and interactive. Furthermore, using personification will make the readers visualize the poem better as the objects are linked to real life emotions and situations. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE 2 Another example of figurative language used by the poet is symbolism. In stanza 16, "I weep for you,’ the Walrus said; "I deeply

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