How Does Amanda Gorman Use Of Figurative Language

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By using the figurative language of alliteration, allusion, and personification in the poem “ New Day’s Lyric”, author Amanda Gorman emphasizes the theme of unity in today’s society. Amanda Gorman uses alliteration of repeating the same sound in lines to show unity. In line 5 of the poem states “Torn, we come to tens.” This illustrates alliteration by repeating the t sound the author puts more emphasis on words showing unity. On line 27 of the poem, “New Day’s Lyric” it states, “ The moments we make”. This illustrates that by repeating the M sound Amanda Gorman puts emphasis on the words on these lines showing unity. Repeating in the poem makes you remember the lines and the importance