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    In the poem “Death of a Young Son by Drowning‚” Margaret Atwood uses different uses of figurative language to explain the pain of losing a child. The speaker of the poem has recently lost a child to drowning. The pain of losing a child is uncomparable to anything in the world‚ and Margaret Atwood uses the title‚ tone‚ language and structure to describe the pain. The author uses different similes and metaphors to describe her son’s recent death. The title of the poem is essential as it sets the tone

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    system of ideas or a chain of events external to the tale. Context – “’The story is‚ there was one‚ just one‚ who ever came back‚ and he told what happened on the train‚ and where the train went and what happened after’”(207). – A Mother’s Tale by James Agee 2. Alliteration – the repetition of the same sounds – usually initial consonants of words or of stressed syllables – in any sequence of neighboring words. Context – “I took my hat‚ and‚ after a four miles’ walk‚ arrived at Heathcliff’s

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    through their poetry. They will often do so through the use of figurative language‚ which helps them depict a variety of themes throughout their poems. In John Donne’s poem‚ “Valediction Forbidding Mourning‚” and Richard Lovelace’s poem‚ “To Althea‚ From Prison‚” the poets both examine the common themes of separation and loyalty in their own distinct styles of figurative language. However‚ while both poets use a variety of figurative language‚ John Donne expresses an allegory in an attempt to explore

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    As a man of faith‚ James Baldwin led a life different from his beliefs. An openly gay black man‚ he became a spokesmen condemning discrimination of gays and the Civil Rights of blacks. Nevertheless‚ Baldwins attributes as a writer are undeniable. Even the confused of souls serve the purpose of design; spiritually speaking. Oddly enough Jimmy was the epitome‚ or at least a constant advocate‚ of universal love and brotherhood. Baldwin‚ in his lifetime‚ was able to effect a large population through

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    the first line in a story might start with “Mother?” “There was no reply.” This would be more attention grabbing than just writing‚ “I called my mother‚ and she didn’t answer.” This makes me want to know why Mother didn’t answer.   Using figurative language‚ such as similes and metaphors‚ keeps a story interesting and

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    List of Figurative Language and Rhetorical devices Alliteration‚ assonance and consonance: Alliteration is the repetition of the first sound in nearby words‚ for example: Always avoid alliteration. Assonance is the repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds within‚ for example‚ words in the lines of a poem. Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in the words. All three techniques can be combined: And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain

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    of words‚ accent‚ or vocabulary. In order to conform to this harsh reality people evolve a new language in order to control their circumstances and/or environment. Black English originated during slavery‚ when the slaves were brought to America they were all from different tribes; therefore they did not speak the same language. In order to survive and to understand each other‚ they evolved a language of their own. In England people can tell what kind of person you are‚ where you’re from‚ and if

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    Baldwin in Search of Identity James Baldwin-a native son of America who lost his identity as an American; but known as Negro. Baldwin who was raised in large family with eight siblings‚ stepfather and during the era of depression‚ which made him realize that life will not treat him fairly. His whole life evolves against only one issue which was to find identity for his whole nation. Being black was not the only challenge but being gay was also a contribution to it. His motivation against injustice

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    Most poets use some form of figurative language to convey messages in their poetry because it allows the reader to attach a relatable visual to the emotion. As a result‚ nature‚ with its immense web of symbolism and mystery‚ is often encrypted into poetry. Poetry readers are often confused by a poets reference to nature such as trees‚ flowers‚ moons‚ etc.‚ by assuming that any connection to the beauties of nature implies a positive connotation; however‚ it can be argued that nature’s attributes are

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    precisely because it is invested with so much of oneself”.-James Baldwin Writer James Baldwin‚ born August 2‚ 1924 in Harlem‚ New York was a novelist and playwright. People called James a hero because James emerged as one of the lead voice for African American losing their jobs and racism. James was a sophisticated young writer. James wrote one of the top selling essays about how he felt about the rascal cause to African American. While James was writing books he also contributes in writing numerous

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