Table 4.1 Classification of Figurative Language on the Poems
Source: Processed by researcher (2013)
From the description of table above, the writer can conclude that the
figurative language most commonly is used in the collection of William Blake
poems is Hyperbole. It is is a figure of speech which uses an extravagant or
exaggerated statement to express strong feelings, and obtain certain effects, not
the actual.
C. The Messages Expressed by Figurative Language
In this case, the collection data is also using library research. Poem is
difficult enough for us to be able to capture the intent or message of a poem.
However, According to Martani (2011: 21) that there are several ways that people
can do as a 'tool' to detect what exactly is the message to be conveyed by the
poem, they are:
1. People should read the poem carefully.
2. Look at the title of the poem, because the title of the poem will give clues
about the dominant purpose of poem.
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