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 simile, personification, and imagery.

Part 2: The personification used in the poem effects the poem by making the wind seem like a comforting, encouraging companion—the phrase "the wind sings words of support" gives nature a human voice, which heightens the poem’s positive, uplifting mood and reinforces the speaker’s confidence and joy while running.