Poets bend and replace words in their poems with other words, of different meaning to widely express themselves. Figurative language is the technique that an author uses to do so. Figurative language is a way an author can say something that has a completely different meaning from what they are trying to say, and still, provides an understanding of what is being said. The three poems that are being discussed use several different types of figurative language, including verbal, and dramatic irony. The poem “Barbie Doll” written by Marge Piercy, provides a look into the damage caused by the expectations of a society craving perfection. Piercy expresses this concern through figurative language by portraying the girl’s feelings to the reader
