Explain how the speaker uses both connotative and figurative language to express her feelings about how people and nature work together. Include at least two examples from the poem to support your response. (Poem - Man and Nature in New York and Kansas)

Explanation:

Here are some of the connotative and figurative language examples in the poem.

1. The expression "See what nature and man can do!" in the poem is a type of figure of speech called metaphor. This involves making comparisons with an abstract object which is not to be taken for it's literal meaning. We know Nature isn't a person, but figuratively the things in nature interacts with man.

2. "The proud gorgeous buildings Love the light" is another example where the author uses a type of figurative language called personification. This involves attributing characteristics of humans to non humans. We know literally that only humans show traits such as been 'proud' or 'to love'. However, the expression figuratively is referring to the individuals inside the "gorgeous buildings".

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a personal narrative essay is about a personal experience, so it is usually written in the first person. to maximize its impact, the essay should: be written to have an emotional impact on the reader. include a lot of references to sensory perceptions and hope i