Using Figurative Language in Poetry

Using Figurative Language in Poetry

Incorporating different literary devices in your

poetry enhances the audiences experience.
Figurative language creates vivid pictures, and
evokes a stronger emotion for your reader than
writing literally.

Incorporating different literary devices in your

poetry enhances the audiences experience.
Figurative language creates vivid pictures, and
evokes a stronger emotion for your reader than
writing literally.

Example:
Her eyes are blue.
Her eyes are as bright as the clear sky.

Example:
Her eyes are blue.
Her eyes are as bright as the clear sky.

1. Similes making a comparison using like or

as.

1. Similes making a comparison using like

as.

Weve practiced created similes in our own

poetry. Continue to use similes, at least
sporadically, to create depth in your
writing. (Examples: cute as a kitten,
sleeping like a baby).

Weve practiced created similes in our own

poetry. Continue to use similes, at least
sporadically, to create depth in your writin
(Examples: cute as a kitten, sleeping like a
baby).

2. Personification bringing inanimate objects to

life with human characteristics.

2. Personification bringing inanimate objects to

life with human characteristics.

Using personification can sometimes be

confused with similes and metaphors, but it
is also extremely powerful tool to create
imagery. (Examples: Dancing stars,
howling wind).

Using personification can sometimes be

confused with similes and metaphors, but
is also extremely powerful tool to create
imagery. (Examples: Dancing stars, howlin
wind).

3. Metaphors a figure of speech which makes a

comparison without using like or as.
Metaphors are very powerful, and give
maximum meaning with minimum words
something ordinary language cannot do.

3. Metaphors a figure of speech which makes a

comparison without using like or as.

Metaphors are very powerful, and give

maximum meaning with minimum words
something ordinary language cannot do.