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  1. Alliteration: Alliteration is when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence. Example- Coming in solemn beauty like slow old tunes of Spain.   Personification: Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human traiRead more

    1. Alliteration: Alliteration is when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence. Example- Coming in solemn beauty like slow old tunes of Spain.

     

    1. Personification: Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human traits and qualities. Example- I have seen the lady April bringing the daffodils;

     

    1. Repetition: Repetition is a literary device in which a word or phrase is repeated two or more times.  Example-  Are her voice, and her hair, and eyes, and the dear red curve of her lips.

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    Alliteration- the recurrence of the same letter or sound at the start of two or more words that are closely related. Wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking. To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted, A star to steer her by, Is a wild call and a cleaRead more

    • Alliteration- the recurrence of the same letter or sound at the start of two or more words that are closely related. Wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking. To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted, A star to steer her by, Is a wild call and a clear call
    • Anaphora– It refers to the opening section of certain verses repeating a phrase or sentence. And I’ll ask
    • Imagery- Visually descriptive or figurative language. A tall ship and a star to steer, A grey dawn breaking. The sea-gulls crying. And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.

     

    • Symbolism- The use of symbols to represent ideas and characteristics by assigning them symbolic meanings that differ from their literal meanings is known as symbolism. I must go down to the seas again (referring to happiness, memories, adventure.)

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  1. 'Sea Fever,' by John Masefield, is possibly his best-known piece, and it portrays the poet's desire to travel the sea.   Masefield spent time as a sailor on many ships and can easily illustrate his fondness and enthusiasm for the lifestyle.   Sea Fever Summary

    ‘Sea Fever,’ by John Masefield, is possibly his best-known piece, and it portrays the poet’s desire to travel the sea.   Masefield spent time as a sailor on many ships and can easily illustrate his fondness and enthusiasm for the lifestyle.

     

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