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What is the moral of the poem A Legend of the Northland?
The moral of the poem A Legend of the Northland is that greed is a curse for human beings. If God has given us basic things like shelter, food and comfort, then we should take care of those people who don't have all these. We should never be stone-hearted towards the needy. In this poem, the littleRead more
The moral of the poem A Legend of the Northland is that greed is a curse for human beings. If God has given us basic things like shelter, food and comfort, then we should take care of those people who don’t have all these. We should never be stone-hearted towards the needy.
In this poem, the little woman refuses to give even a single piece of cake to Saint Peter because of her selfish and greedy nature. Saint Peter who is half fainted because of hunger gets provoked and curses her to become a woodpecker.
In real life as well, a greedy person cannot live a peaceful life. Hence we should be generous and never refuse food, shelter or even help to those in need.
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See lessWhat are the literary devices used in Sonnet 106?
Following poetic devices/figures of speech have been used in Sonnet 106: Metaphor: It is a literary device that is used to make a direct comparison between two things without the use of as or like. In the poem, wasted time refers to history, wights refer to people, beauty refers to beautiful people,Read more
Following poetic devices/figures of speech have been used in Sonnet 106:
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See lessWhom does the speaker address in the Sonnet 106?
It is not clear whom the speaker is addressing to. It can be the youth of poet's time or even speaker's beloved. However it is clear that the person is beautiful and charming. Read summary of this poem.
It is not clear whom the speaker is addressing to. It can be the youth of poet’s time or even speaker’s beloved. However it is clear that the person is beautiful and charming.
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See lessSnake is to reptile as frog is to what
Snake is to reptile as frog is to amphibian. Reason: snake belongs to the reptile class while frog belongs to the amphibian class.
Snake is to reptile as frog is to amphibian.
Reason: snake belongs to the reptile class while frog belongs to the amphibian class.
See lessWhat are the poetic devices used in the poem No Men are Foreign?
Following poetic devices have been used in the poem No Men are Foreign: Metaphor: It is a poetic device which is used to make a comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common. e.g. in the poem the poet compares the war with winter (stanza 2) and hell (stanza 5) becauRead more
Following poetic devices have been used in the poem No Men are Foreign:
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See lessWhat is the central idea of No Men are Foreign?
The central idea of the poem No Men are Foreign is that we human beings living on earth are no different from each other. We share the same land, eat food, breathe air, take sunlight, drink water, have emotions, hate war love peace and share the same common life. Hence, we should not discriminate agRead more
The central idea of the poem No Men are Foreign is that we human beings living on earth are no different from each other. We share the same land, eat food, breathe air, take sunlight, drink water, have emotions, hate war love peace and share the same common life.
Hence, we should not discriminate against each other on the basis of nationality. This ultranationalism is the root cause of hate, ignorance which leads to war and destruction. We should never pay heed to those who ask us to hate others. Instead we should believe in universal brotherhood and love.
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See less“Unfortunately not” or “unfortunately no”. Which one is correct?
Both "unfortunately not" and "unfortunately no" can be used in the sentence. However unfortunately not is preferred and mostly used. But, unfortunately no can also be used in some instances. e.g. "Has he gone to school?". "unfortunately not!". "Has he come?"." "Unfortunately, no!". Hence both can beRead more
Both “unfortunately not” and “unfortunately no” can be used in the sentence. However unfortunately not is preferred and mostly used. But, unfortunately no can also be used in some instances.
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Hence both can be used in the sentence.
See lessWhat are the literary devices used in the poem The Rain?
Following literary devices have been used in the poem The Rain by WH Davies: Metaphor: It is a figure of speech that is used to make a direct comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common. e.g. "Rain" here symbolises money and worldly things, "Wondrous light refersRead more
Following literary devices have been used in the poem The Rain by WH Davies:
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See lessWhat do the rich and the poor leaves stand for?
Rich leaves symbolise rich people who take away all the money as well as things. On the other hand, poor leaves symbolise poor people who get what the rich people give which is very little. Read summary of this poem.
Rich leaves symbolise rich people who take away all the money as well as things. On the other hand, poor leaves symbolise poor people who get what the rich people give which is very little.
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