Each poet's use of figurative speech contributes to the overall meaning of the two poems "To my Dear Loving Husband" by Bradstreet, and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" by Wheatley. In the poem "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty", Wheatley uses hyperbole to emphasize her respect for the king. He also uses metaphors to contrast the king's attitude with that of his subjects. Bradstreet also uses hyperbole to show how much the speaker values her husband's love. Bradstreet uses metaphors to show the differences between the wife's strengths and the husband's strengths.
