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an analysis of figurative language in emily dickinson’s selected poems
This research aims to determine the figurative language used in poetry by emily dickinson. The theory used to analyze the figurative language in this research is Keraf (2011). The research method used is descriptive qualitative research with literature review to collect data and information about figurative language. Data analysis consists of three parts of activities, namely data condensation, data display, and data verification. The results of this study indicated that in the poem A Bird, came down the Walk there are 5 types of figurative language, in the poem Because I could not stop for Death there are 4 types of figurative language and in the poem Hope is the thing with feathers there are 3 types of figurative language. The most dominant type of figurative language used is personification. The used of figurative language in English learning is used in speaking, reading, writing, and listening learning activities because figurative language have various purposes to clarify meaning, provide clear examples, provide emphasis, stimulate emotions, give life to inanimate objects, entertain or ornament.
Keywords: Emily Dickinson, Figurative Language, Poetry.
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