poems “London” and “Composed Upon Westminster Bridge”. The poems are eight years apart and both written in London. Europe was going through its Industrial Revolution during this time. These poets see London in opposite Ways; using metaphors‚ personification‚ and imagery both poets show their points of views. Blake for the people’s sorrow and Wordsworth for its landscape. Even though both Blake and Wordsworth use metaphors they use them in a way that contradict each other. Blake says within his poem
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Although most people believe that the consequences of war will always be present in society‚ there are few who think it can be completely erased. In “Grass‚” Carl Sandburg uses personification to proclaim that the traces of war can be eliminated by nature and time. "Grass" by Carl Sandburg is a poem filled with depth and complexity. The beginning line of the poem stating‚ "Pile the bodies high at Austerlitz and Waterloo" (Sandburg‚ Carl line 1) shows that there were several bodies left over from
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such conventions‚ Millay’s poem incorporates the use of personification‚ thought provoking questions‚ repetition‚ figurative language‚ both positive and negative imagery‚ and irregular sentence length. All these free verse techniques work harmoniously to successfully challenge conventional beliefs associated with Spring; portraying it negatively as an annual occurrence that is both ignorant and annoying. The free verse technique‚ personification‚ enhances the images portrayed in “Spring” by creating
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mood‚ 20 They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills‚ And dances with the daffodils. 1804. 1. (a)Discuss the following themes: memory‚ nature (b) identify and analyze the use of personification in the poem 2. Respond and answer the following questions: Describe the scene the speaker suddenly comes upon in his wandering. Find two similes in which the comparison is indicated by the word "as". In each simile‚ what is compared to what
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become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity." With that said‚ two stories have both been bared upon by different outcomes from the use of technology. Both "The Veldt" and "There Will Come Soft Rains"‚ share symbolism‚ personification‚ and similes that help support the theme. Ray Bradbury’s "The Veldt"‚ had a symbolic detail to focus in on. The lions in the story can represent death. Because the story says‚ "You see‚ there are the lions‚ far over that way. Now they’re on
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Cather‚ Emily Dickinson‚ and Walt Whitman all utilize different forms of language to make themes in their writings. Through personification‚ symbolism‚ and various rhetorical devices‚ we can connect to nature through O Pioneers!‚ “There’s a Certain Slant of Light‚” and “Song of Myself.” These languages are used in these pieces to connect us with nature. Cather uses personification to connect us to nature. By personifying nature‚ she makes it seem like it’s a character‚ not just a setting. Winter has
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Throughout the narrative Leopold uses this literary technique numerous times‚ however‚ the starkest example is the personification of the mountain and the wolf‚ “I thought that because fewer wolves meant more deer‚ no wolves would mean hunter’s paradise. But after seeing the green fire die‚ I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view” (130). Leopold
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The Gettysburg Address Abraham Lincoln SPAM: Speaker: Abraham Lincoln Purpose: To honor those who died in the Civil War and especially those at the battle of Gettysburg Audience: Americans Medium: Outside Venue 3 Appeals of Rhetoric: Logos: Appeal to logic • “We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.” • It is logical that it is
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uses several techniques to depict the monsters emotions during his first experiences of life. She uses rhetorical devices such as personification‚ symbolism‚ and tone to allow the reader to understand exactly what the monster is feeling. “Soon a gentle light stole over the heavens‚ and gave me a sensation of pleasure.” This is one of numerous examples of personification that is used to describe the monsters first morning of life. By giving the light a specific action it allows the reader to visualize
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His use of metaphors‚ similes‚ personification‚ alliteration‚ punctuation and dictation help make the story so spine-chilling and blood-curdling. Without theses story elements Poe’s tale would not be what it has come to be. Metaphors are used to help people understand something by comparing
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