Summary Of Forgotten Planet By Doug Dorph

Figurative language can be used to convey the tone of a poem. In the poem, “Forgotten Planet” by Doug Dorph, literary devices such as figurative language are used to convey the tone of affection in a more clear and meaningful way. To begin, imagery is used to paint a clear picture in the reader’s head of what fondness looks like. For example, the narrator describes an important moment with his father, “I don’t remember any meteors. I remember my back pressed to the planet Earth, my father’s bulk like gravity next to me,”(lines 8-9). This illustrates how the narrator admired his dad and was only focusing on him during these precious moments. This ties back to endearment, with the author wanting you to feel the same way he did. Therefore, with