"The use of language in poetry, particulary that of poetic devices, is as important as the meanings conveyed by these." Respond to this statement.
I have chosen to take a contrary viewpoint to the comment. Enjoy :)
While the use of language is a significant part of all poetic works, it should not be said that this is more important than the actual message which these words convey. Rather, language is a receptacle for the themes and issues which the poet is attempting to portray to the reader. This is seen in much of Seamus Heaney's poetry, particularly in 'Death of a Naturalist' and 'Blac…
