Question

Use the following poem to answer the question:

Fast as a cheetah,
I run through the field.
The wind sings words of support.

Name the three types of figurative language in the poem. Then, choose one example of figurative language and analyze the effect it has on the poem.
Remember to respond to ALL parts of the question.
Part 1: Identify the three types of figurative language. ("The three types of figurative language used in the poem are ___________
Part 2: Choose one type and describe the effect is has on the poem. ( "The ____________ used in the poem effects the poem by _____________

Answer 1

Part 1: The three types of figurative language used in the poem are a simile, personification, and imagery.

Part 2: The personification used in the poem affects the poem by making the wind seem friendly and supportive ("The wind sings words of support"), which creates a comforting, encouraging mood and helps the reader feel emotionally connected to the speaker’s experience.