No prominent poetic devices were used in this poem. Be Thankful Summary
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People are usually thankful for the good moments in life. However, we should not fail to recognise the effects that the darker moments have on us. The difficulties we face make us stronger, and thus we should be equally grateful to them. Be Thankful Summary
People are usually thankful for the good moments in life. However, we should not fail to recognise the effects that the darker moments have on us. The difficulties we face make us stronger, and thus we should be equally grateful to them.
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The poem is written in rhyming couplets.The poem is written in rhyming couplets. Preteen Pretext Summary
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Alliteration- It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “modern mom”, “easy to enforce”, “heart to hers” Onomatopoeia- It is the use of sounds for literary effect. Example- “beeps and jitters” Preteen Pretext Summary
- Alliteration– It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “modern mom”, “easy to enforce”, “heart to hers”
- Onomatopoeia– It is the use of sounds for literary effect. Example- “beeps and jitters”
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Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Almost every aspect of our lives is connected to our phones now. And although technology has its own benefits, it has also resulted in the lack of real connections and bonds between people. Preteen Pretext Summary
Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Almost every aspect of our lives is connected to our phones now. And although technology has its own benefits, it has also resulted in the lack of real connections and bonds between people.
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The rhyme scheme of this poem is aabab ccdeed fghgfh iijj. The Earthen Goblet Summary
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Alliteration- It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “head to heel”, “fragrant friendship”, “flower flaming” Personification- Personification is a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spokenRead more
- Alliteration– It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “head to heel”, “fragrant friendship”, “flower flaming”
- Personification– Personification is a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were human. The earthen goblet is personified in this poem.
- Enjambment– It is the continuation of a sentence to multiple lines. Every stanza in this poem is an example of enjambment.
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The main idea of this poem is the sorrow an earthen goblet feels at being cast into its present form. It felt much freer when it was just a lump of clay and could feel the friendship of a little flower who had grown in it. This may also serve as a metaphor for how people are forced to change themselRead more
The main idea of this poem is the sorrow an earthen goblet feels at being cast into its present form. It felt much freer when it was just a lump of clay and could feel the friendship of a little flower who had grown in it. This may also serve as a metaphor for how people are forced to change themselves and their way of life to keep up with the times.
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Metaphor- A metaphor directly refers to one thing by mentioning another. Example- “smiles are petals” Allusion- It is an indirect reference of a person, place, thing or idea of a historical, cultural, political or literary significance. Here, the garden in the poet’s heart is an allusion to the GardRead more
- Metaphor– A metaphor directly refers to one thing by mentioning another. Example- “smiles are petals”
- Allusion– It is an indirect reference of a person, place, thing or idea of a historical, cultural, political or literary significance. Here, the garden in the poet’s heart is an allusion to the Garden of Eden in the Bible.
- Symbolism– Symbolism is using symbols to signify ideas and qualities. Here, the “beauty grows/ in fits and starts” symbolises the poet’s thoughts and feelings.
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The poem is written in free verse. Be Thankful Summary
The poem is written in free verse.
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