Metaphor

-A way that people say a things without telling them out

-Life is a journey, purposes are destinations, means are routes, difficulties are obstacles, counselors are guides, achievements are landmarks, choices are crossroads.

-Metaphor help the poem have a deeper meaning, show a deep thought from the author.

Imagery

-Mental images

-He run fast as the lightning

-Imagery helps you have more ideas to write in your poem, like visualize an image that can create meaning.