Figurative Language In Edward Hirsch's Poem 'Fast Break'

In the poem, ”Fast Break”, Edward Hirsch uses figurative language to create an imagery poem using vivid language and similes to display Dennis turner’s love for the game of basketball. The poet uses vivid language to help you visualize a fast break Dennis had experienced when he played basketball. “Scissoring past a flat-footed defender” (l.10) the poets trying to imply the man was standing at a stand-still and that’s how the man cut around him so quickly. While the power-forward explodes past them in a fury, taking the ball into the air.” Meaning, he was moving insanely fast stealing the ball exploding into the air. As well in (l.27) “By himself now laying it up gently against the glass for a lay-up, showing he has already passed everyone