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Figurative Language In Un Ioning By Pat Mora

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Uncoiling Figurative Language Analysis “Uncoiling” is a poem by Mexican American poet Pat Mora that paints a melancholic picture of a tornado and the destruction it brings. While conveying this message Mora uses personification and Alliteration to more strongly articulate the theme of the poem, examples of these two will be presented and broken down to bring Pat Mora’s message across clearly. Personification in Uncoiling is used solely to make the tornado appear more human. No other objects are discussed in such a way except for actual humans, which serves the purpose of keeping attention on the tornado and describing its appearance and actions in a far more interesting way. Some personification even helps add towards the melancholic tone
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