Multiple meanings refer to words or phrases that have more than one interpretation or significance within a poem. These ambiguous elements invite readers to engage with the text actively and consider various possible interpretations.
Related terms
Ambiguity: Uncertainty or vagueness in language that allows for multiple interpretations.
Symbolism: The use of objects, characters, or actions to represent abstract ideas or qualities.
Allusion: A reference made within a literary work to another well-known person, event, mythological figure, etc.