In Emily Dickinson “The Cricket Sang”, give an example of figurative language from the poem and identify the type of figurative language being used, then explain how the poets use of figurative language added meaning to the poem.
One example of figurative language from Emily Dickinson's poem "The Cricket Sang" is in the line, "He chirped, and chirped, and what avail?" where the poet personifies the cricket by giving it human-like qualities of persistence and futility. This is an example of personification, adding depth and emotional resonance to the poem by portraying the cricket as a character with feelings and thoughts rather than just a simple insect. This figurative language helps to evoke a sense of empathy and a deeper connection between the reader and the natural world.
