“Desiderata” in English stands for things that are wanted or needed in life. Read summary of Desiderata
“Desiderata” in English stands for things that are wanted or needed in life.
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In the poem, initially, the sea has been described as “calm” by Matthew Arnold. The speaker says “The sea is calm tonight./ The tide is full.” As the poem progresses, the image of the sea gets resonated to human-like emotions. The poet says that the sea is a symbol of religious faith and the eternalRead more
In the poem, initially, the sea has been described as “calm” by Matthew Arnold. The speaker says “The sea is calm tonight./ The tide is full.” As the poem progresses, the image of the sea gets resonated to human-like emotions. The poet says that the sea is a symbol of religious faith and the eternal note of sadness of human misery.
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Everyone was sure that Jesse Owens would win as just a year before the Olympic Games, he had set the world’s record of 26 feet 8-1/4 inches. Read Summary of My Greatest Olympic Prize
Everyone was sure that Jesse Owens would win as just a year before the Olympic Games, he had set the world’s record of 26 feet 8-1/4 inches.
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This poem honors the legendary American hunter, soldier, and showman Buffalo Bill Cody. The speaker seems to be paying homage to this legend with a poem. The speaker introduces the poem by stating that the great person is no longer with us before going on to discuss his abilities. He claims that BilRead more
This poem honors the legendary American hunter, soldier, and showman Buffalo Bill Cody. The speaker seems to be paying homage to this legend with a poem. The speaker introduces the poem by stating that the great person is no longer with us before going on to discuss his abilities. He claims that Bill was an expert hunter and used to ride a sleek male stallion. He delighted in taking down pigeons and buffalo. The verse suggests that he was superior to everyone. The readers realize this poem is satire as the tone shifts since Bill was a careless hunter who had little concern for human life. But in the end, no one is exempt from Mr. Death’s wrath, good or bad.
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Assonance: Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in the same line. For example, the sound of /i/ in “with a little or with no hair”. Anaphora: It refers to the repetition of a word or expression in the first part of some verses. For example, “Believe me” is repeated in the last stanza of the pRead more
- Assonance: Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in the same line. For example, the sound of /i/ in “with a little or with no hair”.
- Anaphora: It refers to the repetition of a word or expression in the first part of some verses. For example, “Believe me” is repeated in the last stanza of the poem to emphasize the point.
“Believe me, I loved you all.
Believe me, I knew you, though faintly, and I loved, I loved you
All.” - Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds in the same line in quick succession. For example, the sound of /n/ in “You will never neglect or beat”.
- Consonance: Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in the same line. For example, the sound of /d/ in “you had body, you died”.
- Enjambment: It is defined as a thought in verse that does not come to an end at a line break; instead, it continues in the next line. For example,
“You will never neglect or beat
Them, or silence or buy with a sweet”.
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This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Sibilance: The sound ‘s’ is repeated throughout the poem to mimic the hiss of a snake. Metaphor: With the second interpretation, the “Green snake” can be taken as a metaphor for ‘temptation’ pertaining to money. TRead more
This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:
- Sibilance: The sound ‘s’ is repeated throughout the poem to mimic the hiss of a snake.
- Metaphor: With the second interpretation, the “Green snake” can be taken as a metaphor for ‘temptation’ pertaining to money.
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This answer was edited.The poem has no fixed rhyme scheme. It is written in the free verse. Mango Seedling Summary
The poem has no fixed rhyme scheme. It is written in the free verse. Mango Seedling Summary
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The poem is written in free verse and does not carry any rhymes. The poem is written by Taufiq Rafat who usually writes in free verse. The Last Visit Summary
The poem is written in free verse and does not carry any rhymes. The poem is written by Taufiq Rafat who usually writes in free verse. The Last Visit Summary
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It is a love poem that examines the notion of using dreams to escape reality and the ability of genuine love to overcome such dreams. The speaker talks about how his dream was so ideal and blissful that he did not want to be awakened from it, but his beloved did so nonetheless. Thoughts of his belovRead more
It is a love poem that examines the notion of using dreams to escape reality and the ability of genuine love to overcome such dreams. The speaker talks about how his dream was so ideal and blissful that he did not want to be awakened from it, but his beloved did so nonetheless. Thoughts of his beloved were sufficient to bring the dream to life, so it persisted even after he awoke. The poem also discusses how it can be challenging to believe that the person we love is really who they seem to be, as well as the fear and uncertainty that comes with love. The poem’s final message is that real love triumphs over these uncertainties and apprehensions and that the dream state is a metaphor for the enduring strength of love.
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The language of the fan was electric. Summary of Mystery of the Talking Fan Quiz on Mystery of the Talking Fan Video on Mystery of the Talking Fan
The language of the fan was electric.
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