Figurative Language In Rainer Maria Rilke's Letter

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In the letter, “Rilke's letter one”’ Rainer Maria Rilke uses very unique words to convey his point. Rilke uses these word choices to help the reader better understand his point of the letter. Rilke also uses figurative language throughout his letter to help emphasize what he is saying and also help paint a picture for the reader. Rilke uses his word choice to help develop the tone. For example, Rilke uses the word, “earnestly”(Rilke 3), when he was giving advice to the poet. “Earnestly”, means to take seriously, which Rilke was trying to convince the poet to do and to keep trying and take his writing seriously. Rilke also explains to he writer to find his true destiny, whether it is writing or not. He uses specific words to help headline