The true nature of the poem was cordial and relaxing. The sentiment was also inspiring as the poem gave me the strong feeling of passion by his use of poetic devices and tone. The verse "Loving can heal‚ loving can mend your soul" paints a beautiful mental image which strengthens the power and passion the poet is trying to portray. In addition‚ the verse "We keep this love in a photograph" allows for the symbolization of a picture as a memory of love. This provides the poem with the basic foundation
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Oranges‚ have you ever felt something for someone so much you would do anything for them. I think this story is a good description of this because this person cared so much for this girl that he was trying to go out of his way to do this one thing for her and had to give up the only thing he had. I think this poem can be taken many different ways‚ but the way I see it is that he cared so much for this girl that he would give up everything for her. I take it as a lesson for people to learn not to
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In the poem “On Turning Ten” there are many words that Billy collins uses to make have different feelings. Some words he uses are”this is the beginning of sadness” and”i’m coming down with something”. He uses words like to makes us feel the “sadness and sickness” of the kid as he turns 10 years old thinking about his childhood and all of the things that hw has to say goodbye to. For example his imaginary friends Some other lines that he uses are “you tell me it’s too early to be looking back”. This
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general and explains the comical‚ serious and memorable‚ then poignant parts of life. Laughter is something that pleases the mind. Throughout our entire lives‚ we search for things that make us feel‚ even for the slightest amount of time‚ happy. Billy Collins writes‚ “Chalk dust flurrying down in winter‚ / nights dark as a blackboard” (Page 535). He is referring to happy times as a teenager. Being more than happy when the snow comes and school is out. Having nothing but time to be out of the house at
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Task IV Please analyze the theme of the poem‚ using the speech act hypotheses we have discussed in class. Please pay attention to the change of syntax in the second half of the poem. As the first part of the poem is imperatives and the theme of the poem is elegy‚ I firstly regard it as an advice or consolation‚ the poet advising others not to be bothered to find the traces of the person who died. A common condolence is generally soothing and pacifying‚ describing how the deceased will rest in
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1. The speaker is the traveler. He is adventurous‚ a risk taker‚ and open to new experiences. 2. He is speaking to all those making decisions on which way to go. He is offering advice to those who are uncertain of what they want. 3. The occasion is a man reflecting on his life and what choices allowed for him to be where he is at. 4. This poem should be set during the fall‚ around the turn of the seasons. I believe this poem is timeless for anyone could be in this same situation. However
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Looking at the title‚ you can see that it is also the first line of the poem. I believe it sort of sets the tone and provides for a smooth transition into the poem. I personally find the phrase very calming and familiar‚ potentially the most important line of the entire poem‚ and most definitely the main line that sticks with you. If you look at the meaning behind the words‚ it’s possible for them to be referring to the lack of control we tend to have over our deaths. We cannot stop our lives for
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Understanding Poetry: Billy Collins‚ Introduction to Poetry Billy Collins uses dark rooms‚ oceans‚ hives‚ color slides and mouse mazes to describe his poem “Introduction to Poetry”‚ but also a way to analyze poetry in general. Growing up‚ students are advised by teachers how to analyze poetry. The speaker of Introduction to Poetry‚ Billy Collins‚ attempts to guide the readers by teaching them a unique and appropriate way to analyze poetry. The use of personification and imagery‚ by the author
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Regarding lies‚ those about history are worse than those about popular culture. In Billy Collins’s “The History Teacher”‚ the teacher lies to his students about historical events. He tells them that wars that killed so many were only small kerfuffles. He says‚ “the Enola Gay dropped one tiny atom on Japan”. This is a big deal. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima killed thousands and still has repercussions today. while the kids might not believe that it was only one atom‚ hearing this version of the story
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Throughout Billy Collins’ short poems‚ an underlying obvious message or lesson is read about. Being a child‚ the thought of adulthood is one that is not taken seriously. For example‚ in “On Turning 10”‚ Collins depicts a boy‚ imaginative of his career proven from chosen Halloween costumes. Unexpectedly to most children‚ life doesn’t outline perfectly in the first draft. Turning ten is an irony in itself that responsibilities kick in as quickly as maturity. As shown throughout the small‚ 5 stanza
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