To analyze a poem stylistically‚ we can analyze the poetic device‚ which is usually deviation and foregrounding‚ that the poet used in the poem. The term foregrounding refers to an effect brought about in the reader by linguistic or other forms of deviation in the literary text (Leech‚ 1985).In poem‚ devices of foregrounding and deviation are always used to draw reader’s attention and impress the readers. In the aspect of deviation and foregrounding‚ there are some perspectives on the nature of poetic
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language. Some words have been lost‚ changed‚ and added. This language often coincides with the American culture of the time. As the culture changes‚ so does the language. Offensive language has become common in today’s American culture‚ and stands as a regular part of the English language. The amount of offensive language heard on an everyday basis is astounding. There is no escaping it. Excessive amounts of people have come to embrace most of this language‚ but there are still certain words and phrases
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was younger there were many slang words I use to say. Slang words were used basically every time I opened my mouth. Slang words were a part of my vocabulary. Some of the slang words for example were‚ Aiight‚ yall‚ fasho and whats popping. These words were mainly used around close friends. When you greet someone you say to them “whats popping.” Also when you’re talking about more than one person‚ that’s when you use the slang word “yall.” The other two slang words can be used for the same thing. If
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convey their ideas‚ opinions‚ and express their feelings. Some poems can be understood easily while others seam vague. But whatever they are‚ they all contain some common elements of poetry such as theme‚ figurative language‚ and tone‚ etc. ¡§Constantly risking absurdity and death¡¨ and ¡§betting on the muse¡¨ are two poems which are written by two different poets. By comparing and contrasting these two poems‚ the full beauty of the poems can be greatly appreciated and their theme can be deeply explored
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Writhing in an electric tune‚ the band begins to play. Walking back and forth across the stage I heard the singer cry. Down at the bar last night‚ By the pale of evening moon light. The band‚ oh‚ they did play! The band‚ oh‚ they did play! To the tune of Rock n’ Roll‚ With fingers blazing across the strings They made the gui-tars scream. A clash of cymbals‚ The pounding of drums Coming from that Rock n’ Roll. And far into the moonlight they played To the roar of the crowd he sang
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www.engishbiz.co.uk 2003 Steve Campsall How to Read a Poem Poems can sometimes be difficult to get to grips with. But remember that the poet has tried hard to say much using few words. Part of the enjoyment of a poem is the work needed to engage with it and find out what the poet is saying. Don’t always expect to be able to ‘translate’ a poem – many poems have ‘meanings’ that are hard to define precisely‚ but which still seem to strike a powerful chord in our consciousness. Remember that
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intense or severe. 2. to satisfy or appease (hunger or thirst‚ for example). 3. to pacify or calm It sounds so cool....‚ and how it’s spelt looks awesome for how it sounds. just everything about it and its meaning. also "epiphany" is one of the best words as well so good you have it :) asthenic (as-THEN-ik) — extremely thin or wasted ataraxia (at-ah-RAK-see-ah) — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquility. I love it because it sounds intriguing. atavistic (at-ah-VIS-tik) — of‚ pertaining
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Words can have a huge emotional impact on people‚ and often affect their self-image and self-worth. It is words like "retard" or "retarded" for one‚ which can surely lead to such a result. People in today’s society are not aware of the true and hurtful meaning of this word when they use it. No matter when it is used or how it is used‚ it will always have the negative connection with those who have such mental disabilities. Futhermore with such frequent use‚ those suffering from these disabilities
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when the word ‘fireworks’ is mentioned. However‚ in the dictionary‚ it states that there is also a figurative meaning for fireworks‚ which is ‘an outburst of anger or other emotions’. In Amy Lowell’s poem‚ “Fireworks”‚ she uses the noun definition of fireworks to express the figurative meaning of fireworks. Throughout the poem‚ Amy reveals how much she hates this person by using descriptive words to describe the spectacular explosions caused by fireworks. Thus‚ the main idea of the poem is anger
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