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What is the Central Idea of Poem ‘The Laburnum Top’?

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    The poem, “The Laburnum Top” by Ted Hughes describes a mutual relationship between a Laburnum Tree which is large, beautiful but quite alone and a goldfinch bird which is quite amusing, beautiful but without a shelter. The Laburnum Tree gives the house to the bird and its young chicks and the bird,Read more

    The poem, “The Laburnum Top” by Ted Hughes describes a mutual relationship between a Laburnum Tree which is large, beautiful but quite alone and a goldfinch bird which is quite amusing, beautiful but without a shelter. The Laburnum Tree gives the house to the bird and its young chicks and the bird, in turn, takes away its dead silence.

    Thus the poet, here in the poem wants to tell the reader the importance of living with each other. Every person has different capabilities and things. We should live with each other and always try to lend a helping hand and the others will also do the same.

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What are the poetic devices used in “The Voice of the Rain” by Walt Whitman?

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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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What are the literary devices used in The Ball Poem?

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    Following literary devices have been used in the poem The Ball Poem: Personification: Personification is a finger of speech which shows attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something non-human. In the poem, the poet describes ball merrily bouncing down the street. Merry meansRead more

    Following literary devices have been used in the poem The Ball Poem:

    1. Personification: Personification is a finger of speech which shows attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something non-human. In the poem, the poet describes ball merrily bouncing down the street. Merry means happy. It is a human characteristic which is given to the ball.
    2. Metaphor: It is a literary device in which a word or phrase is symbolically applied to a thing to which it is not literally applicable. In the poem, poet says, “balls will be lost always“. Balls here symbolise possessions which we lose. It also refers to the childhood which if lost never comes back.
    3. Apostrophe: It is a literary device in which a person is addressed who is either dead or physically not present. In the poem, the poet says, “balls will be lost aways, little boy“. The boy is physically not present with the poet.
    4. Repetition: It is a literary device in which a word or phrase is repeated two or more times. In the poem the poet repeats the word “what” two lines. “what, what is he to do?”.
    5. Alliteration: It is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. e.g. “who has lost his ball”, “what, what is he to do?”, “no one buys a ball back”, “the deep and dark floor of harbour”, “move my mind and my heart move with all that move me”.
    6. Enjambment: It is the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza. e.g. “I saw it go merrily, down the street”
    7. Symbolism: It is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. In the poem, ball and balls represent childhood, possessions and even the father of poet.

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What are the poetic devices used in the poem Amanda?

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    Following poetic devices have been used in the poem Amanda: Metaphor: It is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. In the poem, Amanda imagines herself as mermaid and Rapunzel. Repetition: It is a literary device in whiRead more

    Following poetic devices have been used in the poem Amanda:

    1. Metaphor: It is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. In the poem, Amanda imagines herself as mermaid and Rapunzel.
    2. Repetition: It is a literary device in which a word or phrase is repeated two or more times. In the poem, words like Amanda, Don’t etc are repeated again and again for poetic effect.
    3. Alliteration: It is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. e.g. “Stop that slouching and sit up straight”, “Did you tidy your room” etc.
    4. Allusion: It is a literary device in which the writer or speaker refers either directly or indirectly to a person, event, or thing in history or to a work of art or literature. In the poem, Amanda imagines herself to be mythological characters like mermaid and Rapunzel.

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What are the poetic devices used in the poem The Tale of Custard the Dragon?

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    Following poetic or literary devices/figures of speech have been used in the poem The Tale of Custard the Dragon: Simile: a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind using the words as or like. e.g. "sharp as Mustard", "as brave as barrel full of bRead more

    Following poetic or literary devices/figures of speech have been used in the poem The Tale of Custard the Dragon:

    1. Simile: a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind using the words as or like. e.g. “sharp as Mustard”, “as brave as barrel full of bears”, “as brave as a tiger in a rage”, “mouth like fireplace”, “his tale like irons in a dungeon”,
    2. Metaphor: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. e.g. “daggers on his toes”, “chimney for a nose” etc.
    3. Repetition: a figure of speech that repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable. e.g. “little”, “realio trulio”, “nice safe cage”, etc.
    4. Alliteration: the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. e.g. “lived in a little”, “now the name”, “dragon wascoward, and she called him Custard”, “Belinda was as brave as barrel full of bears”, “Custard cried for a nice safe cage”, “laughing in the little red wagon”, “she shook the house”, “suddenly, suddenly they heard a nasty sound”, “he held in his teeth”, “his beard was black”, “one leg was wood” etc.

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Identify the poetic devices used in the poem A Tiger in the Zoo.

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    Personification- Poet refers tiger as He. Oxymoron-quiet rage.(stanza 1)  Metaphor-Tiger's paws are compared to pads of velvet.  Alliteration-He hears (stanza 5), concrete cell (stanza 4), behind bars (stanza 4). Rhythme Scheme- abcb

    1. Personification– Poet refers tiger as He.
    2. Oxymoron-quiet rage.(stanza 1) 
    3. Metaphor-Tiger’s paws are compared to pads of velvet. 
    4. Alliteration-He hears (stanza 5), concrete cell (stanza 4), behind bars (stanza 4).
    5. Rhythme Scheme– abcb
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Write the central idea of the poem The Voice of the Rain

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    The central idea of the poem The Voice of the Rain is that both rain and poetry hold a significant position on the earth. The rain originates from the bottom of the seas In the form of water vapours. The rise to the sky and from there they fall down on the earth and help the life to exist and flouriRead more

    The central idea of the poem The Voice of the Rain is that both rain and poetry hold a significant position on the earth. The rain originates from the bottom of the seas In the form of water vapours. The rise to the sky and from there they fall down on the earth and help the life to exist and flourish.

    Similarly, the poetry originates from the heart of the poet and goes to different people who appreciate and criticize it. But in the end, love comes for the poet from all the directions.

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Give “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” Analysis.

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    The poem The Rose That Grew From Concrete by 2pac, is an inspirational poem and quite symbolic. In the poem, the poet takes the example of a rose plant which has grown up on a concrete boundary. Logically it is impossible. However, the poet uses this image or symbol to inspire the readers. The roseRead more

    The poem The Rose That Grew From Concrete by 2pac, is an inspirational poem and quite symbolic. In the poem, the poet takes the example of a rose plant which has grown up on a concrete boundary. Logically it is impossible. However, the poet uses this image or symbol to inspire the readers.

    The rose plant needs soil, water, air, sunlight, soft ground to grow. However, it has no such favourable conditions. Still it dreams to grow up and get the fresh air. It struggles a lot and ultimately comes out of the concrete from a crack and succeeds in achieving its goal.

    Like the rose plant, we people also have big dreams. However like the concrete wall or floor, we too have a number of hurdles which always come in our way. Those who lose hope or don’t have enough focus and consistency fail. While those who have big dreams and dedicate their time, energy and focus ultimately succeed.

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What are the poetic devices in “The Laburnum top”?

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    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 stRead 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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What is the Central Idea of Poem “Dust of Snow”?

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    The central idea of the poem Dust and Snow written by Robert Frost is that one may have the worst day or time of his life, but a little good thing can make it quite amazing. The crow, the hemlock tree and the dust are some bad signs that normally make the people believe that something wrong is goingRead more

    The central idea of the poem Dust and Snow written by Robert Frost is that one may have the worst day or time of his life, but a little good thing can make it quite amazing. The crow, the hemlock tree and the dust are some bad signs that normally make the people believe that something wrong is going to happen.

    The poet in the poem, I think, is already upset. This is why he comes out of his home to wander in the snow. But a crow shakes and snow falls on him which makes him happy.

    The poem gives us the message that one should hope for the best even in the worst. Like negative and negative makes positive in mathematics, similarly, in real life, we can make enjoy in our worst times.

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