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  1. Metaphors: An object in, or the subject of, a poem is described as being the same as another otherwise unrelated object. For example, “The arms are strong as the iron band”. Similes: The subject of the poem is described by comparing it to another object or subject, using 'as' or 'like'. For example,Read more

    1. Metaphors: An object in, or the subject of, a poem is described as being the same as another otherwise unrelated object. For example, “The arms are strong as the iron band”.
    2. Similes: The subject of the poem is described by comparing it to another object or subject, using ‘as’ or ‘like’. For example, “Like a tan”.
    3. Hyperbole: A figure of speech that is an intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect. For example, “And the muscles of his brawney arms Are strong as iron bands.”

    The Village Blacksmith Summary

     

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  1. Modern man is always worried about his future. But the village blacksmith is not worried about his life, he works continuously without any complaints. Thus, the poet asks us to carefully shape our future in the forge of life as the blacksmith did. We must plan life carefully and live it without regrRead more

    Modern man is always worried about his future. But the village blacksmith is not worried about his life, he works continuously without any complaints. Thus, the poet asks us to carefully shape our future in the forge of life as the blacksmith did. We must plan life carefully and live it without regrets. This is the lesson that we must learn from the life of the blacksmith.

     

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  1. Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds across a line of text or poetry. For example, “I travel with my eyes” Alliteration: The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or stressed syllables. For example, “There’ll always be something interesting to scope” Anaphora: a rhetorical deRead more

    1. Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds across a line of text or poetry. For example, “I travel with my eyes”
    2. Alliteration: The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or stressed syllables. For example, “There’ll always be something interesting to scope”
    3. Anaphora: a rhetorical device that features the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences, phrases, or clauses. For example, the sentence “I travel with my” has been repeated many times in the poem

    Marvellous Travels Summary

     

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  1. This poem depicts the life of a person who leaves everything to enter a journey. He describes what he has seen or felt throughout this experience while he leaves. Poet says that traveling gave him a variety and wonderful experiences that he witnessed through his eyes.   Marvellous Travels SummaRead more

    This poem depicts the life of a person who leaves everything to enter a journey. He describes what he has seen or felt throughout this experience while he leaves. Poet says that traveling gave him a variety and wonderful experiences that he witnessed through his eyes.

     

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  1. Repetition: The use of the same word or phrase multiple times. For example, “We are the world, we are the children” Metaphors: An object in, or the subject of, a poem is described as being the same as another otherwise unrelated object. For example, “lend a hand to life” Symbolism: A literary deviceRead more

    1. Repetition: The use of the same word or phrase multiple times. For example, “We are the world, we are the children”
    2. Metaphors: An object in, or the subject of, a poem is described as being the same as another otherwise unrelated object. For example, “lend a hand to life”
    3. Symbolism: A literary device where symbols work to represent ideas. The songwriters use the heart to symbolize love and care.

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  1. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie for the people who suffered from famine in Africa. They wanted to raise money for them by using this song. Therefore, the theme of the song is caring about and helping people in need.   We are the World Summary

    The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie for the people who suffered from famine in Africa. They wanted to raise money for them by using this song. Therefore, the theme of the song is caring about and helping people in need.

     

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  1. Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of the same letter sound across the start of several words in a line of text. For example, “sunset’s crimson splendor” Metaphor: A common poetic device where an object in, or the subject of, a poem is described as being the same as another otherwise unrelRead more

    1. Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of the same letter sound across the start of several words in a line of text. For example, “sunset’s crimson splendor”
    2. Metaphor: A common poetic device where an object in, or the subject of, a poem is described as being the same as another otherwise unrelated object. For example, “stream of time”, “thunder of imperial power”
    3. Personification: A poetic device where animals, plants, or even inanimate objects, are given human qualities “cheek of time”

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