How does the speaker's use of figurative language contribute to the meaning of the

poem? Use evidence from the text in your answer. I am offering this poem

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Katie

19 December, 19:35

How does the speaker's use of figurative language contribute to the meaning of the

poem? Use evidence from the text in your answer. I am offering this poem

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Kayden Wilkinson · Answer 1

Hi. Did you forget to say that this question refers to the poem "I Am Offering This Poem" by Jimmy Santiago Baca

Answer:

The use of figurative language contributes to convey a meaning of comfort, beauty and stability that the author of the poem wishes to relate to the feeling of loving someone.

Explanation:

The poem aims to show how loving someone is something simple and simple that brings comfort, stability and well-being to those involved. To convey this message, the author uses figurative language throughout the poem, showing situations that convey this feeling and relating it to the moment when the speaker of the poem is in love and wishes that his beloved also feels all of this.

How does the speaker's use of figurative language contribute to the meaning of thepoem? Use evidence from the text in your answer. I am offering this poem

How does the speaker's use of figurative language contribute to the meaning of the

poem? Use evidence from the text in your answer. I am offering this poem