The Hill We Climb

What are some metaphors, similes, or personifications that she uses in her poems?

Amanda Gorman uses many literary devices in her poem.

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When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade? (Here, Gorman is using 'light' and 'shade' as metaphors. 'Light' is symbolic of hope and 'never-ending shade' refers to the scary events in America recently.)
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The loss we carry, a sea we must wade. (Here, America's 'loss' of order and democracy is being compared to a huge sea that they must wade - swim through - together) We've braved the belly of the beast

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