The poems “i, too” by langston hughes and “from the dark tower” by countee cullen both use figurative language to express their opinions about racial segregation. read each poem, and then match each characteristic to the correct poem.

A figure of speech is a word or phrase that possesses a separate meaning from its literal definition. It can be a metaphor or simile, designed to make a comparison. It can be the repetition of alliteration or the exaggeration of hyperbole to provide a dramatic effect.

In this case, the figurative speech in "From the Dark Tower" is clearer as it uses metaphors to illustrate the racial segregation. For example:

"We shall not always plant while others reap

The golden increment of bursting fruit(...)"

These first two lines open up the poem with the idea of struggle.

"I, Too" isn't as figurative.  

"Tomorrow,

I'll be at the table

When company comes."

a,b,d are the three sentences that use a reflexive pronoun