Reflection Give and explain the different types of imagery used in poetry? Feedback 1. Personification-when something non-human is given human qualities. 2.Simile-Asimile is a direct comparison between two things,using like or as. 3.Metaphor- Is a comparison between two things e.g she is a giraffe 4.Symbolism- occurs when something that has one meaning is used to represent something entirely different.