Title: What is the difference between literal language & figurative language, and why is poetry often figurative? - eNotes.com
Headings: What is the difference between literal language & figurative language, and why is poetry often figurative?
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What is the difference between literal language & figurative language, and why is poetry often figurative?
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Content: It means that he has something inside him, in his mind, that feels deserted and alone. Poets often use figurative language because it allows them to give multiple possible meanings to their poems. Sort of the same as your question last night about language with multiple meanings. Approved by eNotes Editorial Team
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