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    specifically mentioned as they link to death due to the fact that coffins are made from this type of wood. Nick Dear’s adaptation of Frankenstein can link to Ulalume by Poe due to the similar technique of contrasting Frankenstein’s feelings through a literary platform of

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    Here is what I thought of the poem after reading and studying it. It is not so much an analysis of the poem‚ but an analysis of the devices used to convey the thesis of the poem. E. E. Cummings presents his views about life and how the individual is able to create more opportunities in life by pushing boundaries than if he were to conform to the demands of society by using sequential diction in an informal sentence structure through a weary tone. The weary tone gives the impression that the

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    Written in 1893 and published in the poet’s collection The Rose‚ ‘When You Are Old’ is one of W.B. Yeats’ (1865-1939) most popular poems. As with many of his works‚ the poem is influenced by Greek Mythology. In this case‚ it is the legend of Helen of Troy‚ which inspires Yeats. ‘When You Are Old’ is believed to have been written for Maud Gonne‚ the love of Yeats’ life. It is based upon a much earlier poem by Pierre de Ronsard (1524-1585)‚ which was part of the French poet’s ‘Sonnets for Helene’

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    are easier for you to use more words instead of thinking of words to rhyme with the type of story you are doing. George’s marvellous medicine did not really explain any message for mood throughout the book.

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    and you shouldn’t waste it because time does really fly by. It also shows that he believes in afterlife such as heaven or hell. Life isn’t what it appears to be‚ but something different then what we believe. Although you should live your life to the fullest here on earth you still need to remember theirs something afterlife that we don’t quite know about yet‚ but will find out soon. Life is like a battlefield but only it feels longer even though it may not be. You don’t only enjoy life but you can

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    their feelings within a relationship‚ whether it be with each other or a romantic relationship. In order for them to transgress their sentiment‚ they may in some cases use tough love. On the other hand‚ they themselves will be subjected to much worse devices‚ such as violence. Like most people‚ they yearn for tenderness in the simplest of means but more often than not can not find it. The fragility of their bonds often mixes with the mysterious underlying curse lurking their family‚ internally and externally-fukú

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    Yeats 2014 “Yeats uses evocative language to create poetry that includes both personal reflection and public commentary.” Discuss this statement‚ supporting your answer with reference to both themes and language found in the poetry of W B Yeats on your course. “Easter 1916” is a prime example of how Yeats uses striking language to create poetry that has both personal reflection and public commentary. I was impressed by the clever structure of the poem. It has four stanzas‚ two containing sixteen

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    the broken down ship‚ he begins to notice the people around him and their dreams of mass wealth along with the possession of all ivory. As his journey goes about Marlow beholds what happens when power and rise in status reaches the hands of evil.

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    the reader‚ they can convey the ideas and themes represented in the story successfully to the audience‚ and therefore the intension of the writer can be better understood and appreciated. In order to achieve this target‚ the writers often employ literary techniques‚ such as foreshadowing‚ story in story‚ suspense‚ etc‚ to attract and hold the reader’s attention. Usually‚ the plot itself plays the most important role in holding the reader’s attention‚ by evoking the interest and curiosity in the

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    An author uses literary devices to allow the reader to engage. The author uses descriptive writing to enhance the individual’s imagination. It also gives them ways to relate and a divergent way to think about writing. The three most important literary devices used in The Most Dangerous Game are similes‚ imagery‚ and foreshadowing. Richard Connell utilizes these devices to create a fun and inspiring story. Similes are exploited throughout Richard Connell’s twisted and page turning story. “ Then

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