As I Grew Older, poetic devices

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Asked by saja12v on 12 Apr 04:22

Last updated by Jill W on 14 Dec 13:56

Answered by Jill W on 14 Dec 13:56

Metaphor:

Hughes compares light and shadow to dreams and walls.

Examples of Imagery:

"rose until it touched the sky"

"Dimming / Hiding, / The light of my dream."

"shatter this darkness"

"smash this night"

"a thousand whirling dreams"

As I Grew Older