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  1. Assonance: The first line of the poem is an example of Assonance which is also repeated in the poem. Repetition: The first line, “O hush October morning mild” of the poem is repeated again later in the poem. Metaphor: There are several metaphors in the poem, Frost uses winter as a metaphor for deathRead more

    1. Assonance: The first line of the poem is an example of Assonance which is also repeated in the poem.
    2. Repetition: The first line, “O hush October morning mild” of the poem is repeated again later in the poem.
    3. Metaphor: There are several metaphors in the poem, Frost uses winter as a metaphor for death.

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    1. The theme of this poem is passion. Throughout the poem, the poet expresses the love and sexual passion they have for their beloved. Wild Nights-Wild Nights! Summary

      The theme of this poem is passion. Throughout the poem, the poet expresses the love and sexual passion they have for their beloved.

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    1. The central idea of the poem is nautical imagery. Through these, the persona establishes the love and desire they have for their beloved. Wild Nights-Wild Nights! Summary

      The central idea of the poem is nautical imagery. Through these, the persona establishes the love and desire they have for their beloved.

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    1. Extended Metaphor: The extended metaphor of the persona’s beloved being a “harbour” or “port” is carried through the poem. Anaphora: One such example would be the lines “Done with the Compass/Done with the Chart!” with the repetition of the phrase “Done with” at the beginning of these lines. ApostroRead more

      1. Extended Metaphor: The extended metaphor of the persona’s beloved being a “harbour” or “port” is carried through the poem.
      2. Anaphora: One such example would be the lines “Done with the Compass/Done with the Chart!” with the repetition of the phrase “Done with” at the beginning of these lines.
      3. Apostrophe: Apostrophe can be seen when the persona directly addresses their beloved with the word “thee”.

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    1. Lift Every Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson is a poem dedicated to the African American community in order to motivate the new generations of their community to have a strong voice and face the hardships. It encourages them to not forget the God that was with them all along and the people whoRead more

      Lift Every Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson is a poem dedicated to the African American community in order to motivate the new generations of their community to have a strong voice and face the hardships. It encourages them to not forget the God that was with them all along and the people who died for their freedom.

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    1. The rhyme scheme of the first stanza is aabccbddee. However, it changes in the next stanzas. Lift Every Voice and Sing Summary  

      The rhyme scheme of the first stanza is aabccbddee. However, it changes in the next stanzas.

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