Women by Alice walker analyze figurative language in a poem write an essay in which you analyze the figurative language in a poem from this unit.

• State which poem you chose ("women" by Alice walker), and explain why you chose it.

• Identify a key metaphor, simile, or other example of figurative language in the poem. Explain why this figurative language is important to the poem’s meaning.

• Analyze the meaning of the figurative language. Explain your analysis clearly.

• Explain how the figurative language contributes to the tone of the poem. For example, explain how the poet’s word choices build or maintain a sense of formality or informality.