The Use Of Figurative Language In I Hear American Singing

Latin American literature and new American poetry are deeply intertwined, including similar struggles and stories. In the poem “I Hear American Singing” by author Walt Whitman, he describes his experiences of a day in America and what it is like firsthand. While in “Islandborn” written by Junot Díaz, describes the experience of a little girl names Lola who originated from an island. Both stories include the different aspects of life in America and pride in their origin. Using stories with vivid imagery and details expands the connection between the two. Although the two are vastly different both short stories share the idea of patriotism, similar setting, and figurative language/structure. The sense of pride flows throughout both stories

Although the two short stories aren’t directly related the different figutive language and point of view help connect them both. In the poem, Walt Whitman uses imagery when describing the different aspects of town and the community and what they are doing. This figurative language is also used throughout the short story. Both works of literature use different forms of imagery to describe and further expand upon the story creating a connection between the two. The comparison continues, in the short story Islandborn when the hyperbole “there is more music than air” (Díaz). Not only do both texts use hyperboles but they also both continue to share their connection and love for music. They describe it as a joyful sound by using hyperboles and explaining the positivity felt with it. It closely compares to the poem when both use figurative language and their passion for music. Another comparison is made when Walt Whitman explains “I hear America signing, the varied carols I hear” (Whitman). This majorly connects the two works of literature because it shows how both pieces of texts use first person point of view and also share the same positive tone. By sharing both of these literary devices it makes their traits even more similar and connects them throughout the stories in a multitude of ways. The figurative language and structure shared in both highlight the similarities in two