″Quinceanera, ″Do not go gentle…″ ″Harlem,″ or ″Marks″ 2. Re-read the poem and consider its use of figurative language, and its theme. What idea or statement is this poem trying to send to its readers? a. What use of figurative language stands out the most to you in this poem? b. What type of figurative language is it? c. What meaning is conveyed by the figurative language? d. Why do you think the author use figurative language, rather than stating something literally? e. How does this use of figurative language relate to or emphasize the theme of the poem?