Explain figurative language such as simile, metaphor, and personification that the poet uses to create images;

Introduction to Poetic Gossip (00:00 - 00:30)

• A casual introduction to how poets use figurative language to make their writing more exciting and evocative.

Similes and Dramatic Comparisons (00:30 - 01:00)

• Discussion of similes using 'like' or 'as', specifically looking at how comparing the wind to a wolf creates a vivid mental image.

Personification and Weather Personalities (01:00 - 01:30)

• Exploring personification by giving human traits to non-human things, such as lightning 'dancing' to make a scene feel active and alive.

Metaphors and Visual Imagery (01:30 - 02:00)

• Analysis of metaphors as direct comparisons, such as calling rain 'silver needles' to create a specific, sharp visual for the reader.