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    Simile- When two things are compared directly by using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’, the figure of speech is called Simile. Example- As round as a silver crown; Inversion- Inversion, also known as “anastrophe,” is a literary technique in which the normal order of words is reversed, in order to achieve aRead more

    1. Simile– When two things are compared directly by using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’, the figure of speech is called Simile. Example- As round as a silver crown;
    2. Inversion– Inversion, also known as “anastrophe,” is a literary technique in which the normal order of words is reversed, in order to achieve a particular effect of emphasis or meter. Example- But what his name is no one knows,
    3. Alliteration- Alliteration is a figure of speech in which the same sound repeats in a group of words. Example- It takes two weeks to build it up,

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    The poem encourages the readers to work hard and face the difficulties of life. Surely after struggle comes success. It can be done summary

    The poem encourages the readers to work hard and face the difficulties of life. Surely after struggle comes success.

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    Personification: Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human traits and qualities. Example- The world would sleep if things were run. Alliteration: Alliteration is when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence. ERead more

    1. Personification: Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human traits and qualities. Example- The world would sleep if things were run.
    2. Alliteration: Alliteration is when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence. Example- No telegraph nor telephone,

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    Alliteration- It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “busy bee”, “How skillfully she”, “she spreads”   How Doth the Little Busy Bee Summary

    Alliteration- It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “busy bee”, “How skillfully she”, “she spreads”  

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    The poet praises the hard work and skill of the bee. She does her work with great energy to make a good life for herself. Hard work is the main theme of this poem.   How Doth the Little Busy Bee Summary

    The poet praises the hard work and skill of the bee. She does her work with great energy to make a good life for herself. Hard work is the main theme of this poem.  

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    Alliteration- It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “FASTER than fairies”, “houses, / hedges”, “child/ who clambers”, “glimpse/ and gone” Imagery- Imagery refers to the elements of a poem that engage a reader’s senses. The poet uses imagery toRead more

    1. Alliteration- It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “FASTER than fairies”, “houses, / hedges”, “child/ who clambers”, “glimpse/ and gone”
    2. Imagery– Imagery refers to the elements of a poem that engage a reader’s senses. The poet uses imagery to describe the scenes he observes from the train.
    3. Simile- A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two things. Examples- “charging along/ like troops in a battle, / All through the meadows, / the horses and cattle”, “the sights/ of the hill and the plain/ Fly as thick/ as driving rain”
    4. Enjambment– It is the continuation of a sentence to multiple lines. All the sentences in this poem span multiple lines and are therefore of this nature.

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    The main theme of this poem is the view from a railway carriage. The poet talks about how fast the train is, and how its speed makes the scenery outside look. The train rushes past animals and objects, and people going about their day, but the poet only catches everything for a split second.   FromRead more

    The main theme of this poem is the view from a railway carriage. The poet talks about how fast the train is, and how its speed makes the scenery outside look. The train rushes past animals and objects, and people going about their day, but the poet only catches everything for a split second.  

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    Repetition- It is the repetition of a word or a phrase in the poem for poetic effect. Example- “Of life, / Of life, / Of life!” Alliteration- It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Example- “Greengrasses grow” Imagery- Imagery refers to the elements of aRead more

    1. Repetition- It is the repetition of a word or a phrase in the poem for poetic effect. Example- “Of life, / Of life, / Of life!”
    2. Alliteration- It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Example- “Greengrasses grow”
    3. Imagery– Imagery refers to the elements of a poem that engage a reader’s senses. Examples- “Green grasses”, “silver rain”, “silken wings”
    4. Personification– Personification is a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were human. Examples- “The earth/ Puts forth new life again”, “flowers lift their heads”, “The butterflies/ Lift silken wings/ To catch a rainbow cry”, “trees put forth/ New leaves to sing/ In joy”

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    Rain is the main theme of this poem. Rain brings life to the earth. Grasses and leaves grow and flowers bloom because of the rain. Rain also brings joy to everyone, from nature to humans.   In Time of Silver Rain Summary

    Rain is the main theme of this poem. Rain brings life to the earth. Grasses and leaves grow and flowers bloom because of the rain. Rain also brings joy to everyone, from nature to humans.  

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    Personification: Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human traits and qualities. Example- They shiver and skip in the merry March wind. Simile: A simile is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two things by using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’. ExamRead more

    1. Personification: Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human traits and qualities.

    Example- They shiver and skip in the merry March wind.

    • Simile: A simile is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two things by using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.

    Example- Like fairy-tale witches they wildly dance;

    • Repetition: Repetition is a literary device in which a word or phrase is repeated two or more times.

    Example- Hand in hand they dance in a row,

    • Alliteration: Alliteration is when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence.

    Example- Flipping and flapping and flopping for fun.

    • Onomatopoeia: Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which words evoke the actual sound of the thing they refer to or describe.

    Example- Flip! Flap! Flop! and away they go —  

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