Following literary devices/figures of speech have been used in the poem Keeping Quiet: Alliteration: It is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. e.g. "we will count", "sudden strangeness", "stop for one second", "his hurt hands", "clean clothes". Repetition: It is the repetitRead more
Following literary devices/figures of speech have been used in the poem Keeping Quiet:
Alliteration: It is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. e.g. “we will count”, “sudden strangeness”, “stop for one second”, “his hurt hands”, “clean clothes”.
Repetition: It is the repetition of phrases in the poem for poetic effect. e.g. “without rush, without engines“.
Symbolism: The poet uses various symbols in the poem. e.g. “Brothers” symbolise mankind, “green wars” refer to deforestation, “wars with gas” refers to pollution, “clean clothes” symbolise change of perspective, “shade” symbolises protection etc.
Antithesis: It is the juxtaposition of opposing or contrasting ideas. e.g. “count to twelve and we will all keep still”. Here counting and keeping still are contrasting activities and are put together.
Personification: it is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human things and animals. e.g. “Earth can teach us as when everything“.
Metaphor: It is used to make a comparison between two things that aren’t alike but do have something in common. e.g. “shade” refers to protection.
Enjambment: It is the continuation of a sentence to the next line/stanza. In the poem, many sentences continue to multiple lines. e.g. “Now we will count to twelve
and we will all keep still.”, “For once on the face of the Earth let’s not speak in any language, let’s stop for one second, and not move our arms so much.” etc.
12 holds a significant position in the poem Keeping Quiet. It has many symbolic meanings e.g. It represents the hands of clock which represent our day-to-day life. It represents the 12 months of a year. It also represents some moments in which we will shun all our activities. Play quiz on Keeping QuRead more
12 holds a significant position in the poem Keeping Quiet. It has many symbolic meanings e.g.
It represents the hands of clock which represent our day-to-day life.
It represents the 12 months of a year.
It also represents some moments in which we will shun all our activities.
When we will count unto twelve and keep still and silence, we will shun all the work which we are doing. Instead, we will introspect ourselves and recognise our actions against earth and humanity. There will be a sense of togetherness as we all will be speaking the universally understood language (sRead more
When we will count unto twelve and keep still and silence, we will shun all the work which we are doing. Instead, we will introspect ourselves and recognise our actions against earth and humanity. There will be a sense of togetherness as we all will be speaking the universally understood language (silence). There will be unity, fraternity and peace. The world will be a better place to live in.
Sadness is caused by our greed and selfish motives. When there will be huge silence, we will be able to introspect ourselves and our actions. We will be able to understand how we are destroying our environment, killing our brothers, animals and even hurting ourselves for worldly pleasures. We will tRead more
Sadness is caused by our greed and selfish motives. When there will be huge silence, we will be able to introspect ourselves and our actions. We will be able to understand how we are destroying our environment, killing our brothers, animals and even hurting ourselves for worldly pleasures. We will then find a change of attitude in our lives.
The phrase "not move our arms" means cessation (stopping) of all activities which we are currently doing. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet
The phrase “not move our arms” means cessation (stopping) of all activities which we are currently doing.
Keeping quiet can have a positive effect on our life and attitude. Silence will be our universal language which is understood by all. By keeping quiet, we will be able to introspect ourselves and our action. We will leave destroying forests, polluting environment, killing animals, waging wars and huRead more
Keeping quiet can have a positive effect on our life and attitude. Silence will be our universal language which is understood by all. By keeping quiet, we will be able to introspect ourselves and our action. We will leave destroying forests, polluting environment, killing animals, waging wars and hurting ourselves. We will start loving each other and thus build a better world.
Speaking causes barriers because we speak different languages. This way, we never unite. But when we won't speak and remain silent instead, there will be no barrier and we will be united which will make us love each other. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet
Speaking causes barriers because we speak different languages. This way, we never unite. But when we won’t speak and remain silent instead, there will be no barrier and we will be united which will make us love each other.
Keeping quiet means to leave all our work and instead remain still and keep silence so that we may be able to introspect ourselves and our actions. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet
Keeping quiet means to leave all our work and instead remain still and keep silence so that we may be able to introspect ourselves and our actions.
What are the poetic devices used in the poem Keeping Quiet?
Lucifer
Following literary devices/figures of speech have been used in the poem Keeping Quiet: Alliteration: It is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. e.g. "we will count", "sudden strangeness", "stop for one second", "his hurt hands", "clean clothes". Repetition: It is the repetitRead more
Following literary devices/figures of speech have been used in the poem Keeping Quiet:
and we will all keep still.”, “For once on the face of the Earth let’s not speak in any language, let’s stop for one second, and not move our arms so much.” etc.
Play quiz on Keeping Quiet
Summary of Keeping Quiet
See lessWhat is the significance of 12 in Keeping Quiet?
Lucifer
12 holds a significant position in the poem Keeping Quiet. It has many symbolic meanings e.g. It represents the hands of clock which represent our day-to-day life. It represents the 12 months of a year. It also represents some moments in which we will shun all our activities. Play quiz on Keeping QuRead more
12 holds a significant position in the poem Keeping Quiet. It has many symbolic meanings e.g.
Play quiz on Keeping Quiet
Summary of Keeping Quiet
See lessWhat will counting up to twelve and keeping still help us to achieve?
Lucifer
When we will count unto twelve and keep still and silence, we will shun all the work which we are doing. Instead, we will introspect ourselves and recognise our actions against earth and humanity. There will be a sense of togetherness as we all will be speaking the universally understood language (sRead more
When we will count unto twelve and keep still and silence, we will shun all the work which we are doing. Instead, we will introspect ourselves and recognise our actions against earth and humanity. There will be a sense of togetherness as we all will be speaking the universally understood language (silence). There will be unity, fraternity and peace. The world will be a better place to live in.
What will huge silence do to sadness?
Lucifer
Sadness is caused by our greed and selfish motives. When there will be huge silence, we will be able to introspect ourselves and our actions. We will be able to understand how we are destroying our environment, killing our brothers, animals and even hurting ourselves for worldly pleasures. We will tRead more
Sadness is caused by our greed and selfish motives. When there will be huge silence, we will be able to introspect ourselves and our actions. We will be able to understand how we are destroying our environment, killing our brothers, animals and even hurting ourselves for worldly pleasures. We will then find a change of attitude in our lives.
What does he mean by “not move our arms”?
Lucifer
The phrase "not move our arms" means cessation (stopping) of all activities which we are currently doing. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet
The phrase “not move our arms” means cessation (stopping) of all activities which we are currently doing.
How can keeping quiet change our attitude to life?
Lucifer
Keeping quiet can have a positive effect on our life and attitude. Silence will be our universal language which is understood by all. By keeping quiet, we will be able to introspect ourselves and our action. We will leave destroying forests, polluting environment, killing animals, waging wars and huRead more
Keeping quiet can have a positive effect on our life and attitude. Silence will be our universal language which is understood by all. By keeping quiet, we will be able to introspect ourselves and our action. We will leave destroying forests, polluting environment, killing animals, waging wars and hurting ourselves. We will start loving each other and thus build a better world.
Why does the poet ask people not to speak?
Lucifer
Speaking causes barriers because we speak different languages. This way, we never unite. But when we won't speak and remain silent instead, there will be no barrier and we will be united which will make us love each other. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet
Speaking causes barriers because we speak different languages. This way, we never unite. But when we won’t speak and remain silent instead, there will be no barrier and we will be united which will make us love each other.
What is the rhyme scheme used in the poem Keeping Quiet?
Lucifer
The poem Keeping Quiet has no rhyme scheme. It is written in open verse. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet
The poem Keeping Quiet has no rhyme scheme. It is written in open verse.
What does Keeping Quiet mean in the poem?
Lucifer
Keeping quiet means to leave all our work and instead remain still and keep silence so that we may be able to introspect ourselves and our actions. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet
Keeping quiet means to leave all our work and instead remain still and keep silence so that we may be able to introspect ourselves and our actions.
When was Keeping Quiet written?
Lucifer
The poem Keeping Quiet was written in 1950 and published in 1974. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet
The poem Keeping Quiet was written in 1950 and published in 1974.