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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    The moral of the poem The Ant and the Cricket is that we should work hard when we are young and energetic. At such a time, we have everything like food and shelter as our parents take our care. However this time does not remain forever. When we grow up, we have to face the challenges of life which aRead more

    The moral of the poem The Ant and the Cricket is that we should work hard when we are young and energetic. At such a time, we have everything like food and shelter as our parents take our care. However this time does not remain forever.

    When we grow up, we have to face the challenges of life which are hard. If we make best use of our time during youth, we will never suffer in our old age.

    However, if we waste our time in enjoying and remaining careless, we will have to suffer throughout the life.

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    Postmaster was a very passionate, sympathetic and good-hearted person. When he found the letter of Lencho and read it, he was moved by the condition of Lencho and amazed by Lencho's depth of faith in Almighty God. He decided to help Lencho and bring him out of his condition so that Lencho's faith maRead more

    Postmaster was a very passionate, sympathetic and good-hearted person. When he found the letter of Lencho and read it, he was moved by the condition of Lencho and amazed by Lencho’s depth of faith in Almighty God.

    He decided to help Lencho and bring him out of his condition so that Lencho’s faith may not get shaken after not hearing from God. Hence, he gave half of his salary to Lencho. In addition, he also asked the other employees to contribute. In this way they were able to collect a large amount for Lencho.

    Instead of mentioning his name, he rather mentioned the name of God on the letter so that Lencho may believe that the money has been sent by God Himself. This shows that he did not want any fame or praise from Lencho.

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    Silk Road is not just a single road but a network of routes which were used to travel from Europe to Asia and vice versa. In addition to travelling, this network of roads was the means of trade and commerce. Through this network, silk was traded from China to Europe along with other things like spicRead more

    Silk Road is not just a single road but a network of routes which were used to travel from Europe to Asia and vice versa. In addition to travelling, this network of roads was the means of trade and commerce. Through this network, silk was traded from China to Europe along with other things like spices, teas, horses and exotic plants and animals.

    The author of this text describes his journey through Silk Road to Mount Kailash in order to explore the routes used by ancient people like Alexander and Marco Polo. This is why this story is titled as “Silk Road”.

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    The story highlights the virtues of hard work, honesty, resolution, compassion, humility and commitment. The theme of loss and death is also woven into the story with both Mr Gessler and his brother died in the story. However, the idea of honest work’s pay and dedication to quality work is celebrateRead more

    The story highlights the virtues of hard work, honesty, resolution, compassion, humility and commitment. The theme of loss and death is also woven into the story with both Mr Gessler and his brother died in the story. However, the idea of honest work’s pay and dedication to quality work is celebrated, both in times of scarcity and plenty.

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    Following poetic devices have been used in the poem "The Laburnum Top" written by Ted Hughes - Alliteration :- “(S)eptember s()unlight”, "a (s)uddeness, a (s)tartlement", "the whole (t)ree (t)rembles", "(w)histle-chirrup (w)hispering. Simile: "then sleek as a lizard" Metaphor: “a machine starts up oRead more

    Following poetic devices have been used in the poem “The Laburnum Top” written by Ted Hughes –

    1. Alliteration :- “(S)eptember s()unlight”, “a (s)uddeness, a (s)tartlement”, “the whole (t)ree (t)rembles”, “(w)histle-chirrup (w)hispering.
    2. Simile: “then sleek as a lizard”
    3. Metaphor: “a machine starts up of chitterings”, “the engine of her family”, “Her barred face identity mask”.
    4. Personification: “the whole tree trembles and thrills”.
    5. Transferred epithet: “Her barred face identity mask”.

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    The main theme reflected in this poem is the importance of cyclic nature of rain as well as the poetry of the poet. First, the water evaporates from seas and other water bodies to atmosphere. There it forms clouds which then come back to earth in the form of rain. The whole cycle of the water is vitRead more

    The main theme reflected in this poem is the importance of cyclic nature of rain as well as the poetry of the poet. First, the water evaporates from seas and other water bodies to atmosphere. There it forms clouds which then come back to earth in the form of rain. The whole cycle of the water is vital for Earth. It is this cycle which makes the earth green and clean, It makes the life possible on earth.

    According to the poet, like rain, his poetry is also vital for humans. It also has cyclic nature – First it goes from the poet to different people. Then, it changes them either by teaching them or making them smile or encouraging them or helping them to solve some problem or struggle against something. Finally, it comes back to the poet along with happiness, criticism, suggestions etc.

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    Following are the main literary/poetic devices used in the poem “The Voice of the Rain” by Walt Whitman. Personification :- Rain is personified in the whole poem. The rain talks to the poet like a human. Here are some dialogues by the rain – “I am the Poem of Earth”, “I descend to lave the drouths,Read more

    Following are the main literary/poetic devices used in the poem “The Voice of the Rain” by Walt Whitman.

    1. Personification :- Rain is personified in the whole poem. The rain talks to the poet like a human. Here are some dialogues by the rain – “I am the Poem of Earth”, “I descend to lave the drouths, atomies, dust-layers of the globe”, “I give back life to my own origin, and make pure and beautify it;” etc.
    2. Metaphor – The poet uses a lot of metaphors in the poem e.g. “I am the Poem of Earth”, “the voice of the rain” etc.
    3. Alliteration – “(s)aid I to the (s)oft-falling (s)hower”, “(w)hence, (v)aguely form’d” etc.

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