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    Anaphora- The recurrence of a word or phrase at the beginning of numerous lines, generally in order, is known as anaphora.  Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;  Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white  And give us not to think so far away And make us happy in the happy bees, And make us haRead more

    • Anaphora- The recurrence of a word or phrase at the beginning of numerous lines, generally in order, is known as anaphora.  Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;  Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white  And give us not to think so far away And make us happy in the happy bees, And make us happy in the darting bird  And off a blossom in mid air stands still. The swarm dilating round the perfect trees. The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill, The which it is reserved for God above
    • Imagery- Imagery is descriptive language or symbolism that evokes a mental image or other sorts of sensory perceptions. Give us pleasure in the orchard white, The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.
    • Repetition- The simple repetition of a word within a short space of words is known as repetition. And make us happy in the happy bees. For this is love and nothing else is love
    • Alliteration- The prominent repeating of similar starting consonant sounds in subsequent or closely linked syllables is known as alliteration. All simply in the springing of the year.

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    The speaker in Frost's "A Prayer in Spring" offers a simple prayer to the Divine Father in a tone of contemplative joy, emphasizing on love and appreciation that is traditionally displayed during the Thanksgiving season.   A Prayer in the Spring Summary

    The speaker in Frost’s “A Prayer in Spring” offers a simple prayer to the Divine Father in a tone of contemplative joy, emphasizing on love and appreciation that is traditionally displayed during the Thanksgiving season.

     

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    “A Prayer in Spring” is a four-stanza poem consisting of four lines each, called quatrains. These quatrains have a coherent rhyme scheme that follows the ‘aabb’ pattern.   A Prayer in the Spring Summary

    “A Prayer in Spring” is a four-stanza poem consisting of four lines each, called quatrains. These quatrains have a coherent rhyme scheme that follows the ‘aabb’ pattern.

     

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    There are nine stanzas in the poem. Free verse is used in the poem. There is no set meter or structure in free verse poetry. The poem does not have a rhyme scheme. Normal pauses and natural rhythmical phrases are used in this sort of poem.   Song of the Rain Summary

    There are nine stanzas in the poem. Free verse is used in the poem. There is no set meter or structure in free verse poetry. The poem does not have a rhyme scheme. Normal pauses and natural rhythmical phrases are used in this sort of poem.

     

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    Personification- When a thing or abstraction is depicted as a person, it is called personification. When I cry, the hills, The voice of thunder declares my arrival, I emerge from the heart of the sea, I touch gently at the windows with my soft fingers. Symbolism-It is the use of an object, person, sRead more

    • Personification- When a thing or abstraction is depicted as a person, it is called personification. When I cry, the hills, The voice of thunder declares my arrival, I emerge from the heart of the sea, I touch gently at the windows with my soft fingers.
    • Symbolism-It is the use of an object, person, situation or word to represent something else, like an idea, in literature. Tears from the endless heaven of memories. I am dotted silver threads dropped from heaven
    • Metaphor- A metaphor is a figure of speech that alludes to one thing by referencing another for rhetorical effect. I am dotted silver threads dropped from heaven The field and the cloud are lovers ii) I am a messenger of mercy
    • Anaphora- An anaphora is a rhetorical technique in which a sequence of words is repeated at the start of adjacent phrases. When I cry, the….. When I humble….. When I…….
    • Anti-thesis- When two opposites are combined for a contrasting impact The voice of thunder declares my arrival; The rainbow announces my
    • Simile- a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid. I am like earthly life.

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    The poem's main theme is to portray certain things like the rain serving as a messenger of compassion. Rain quenches the thirsty earth's hunger while also reducing cloud heaviness and swelling. Thunder precedes rain, which is followed by a rainbow. Rain is formed when the ground and water are heatedRead more

    The poem’s main theme is to portray certain things like the rain serving as a messenger of compassion. Rain quenches the thirsty earth’s hunger while also reducing cloud heaviness and swelling. Thunder precedes rain, which is followed by a rainbow. Rain is formed when the ground and water are heated and water rises as vapour to the sky, much as life is created by the combination of the five elements- air, earth, fire, water, and wind.

     

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    The poem is split up into two stanzas, each of which contains seven lines. The poem's rhyme scheme is 'aabbccd.'   Song of a Dream Summary

    The poem is split up into two stanzas, each of which contains seven lines. The poem’s rhyme scheme is ‘aabbccd.’

     

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    Metaphor- A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase describing one type of item or activity is substituted for another to imply a similarity or analogy. And spirits of Truth were the birds that sang. And spirits of Love were the stars that glowed. And spirits of Peace were the streaRead more

    • Metaphor– A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase describing one type of item or activity is substituted for another to imply a similarity or analogy. And spirits of Truth were the birds that sang. And spirits of Love were the stars that glowed. And spirits of Peace were the streams that flowed.
    • Simile- a figure of speech in which one object is compared to another of a different sort in order to make a description more strong or vivid. Soul-deep in visions that poppy-like sprang.
    • Alliteration- Alliteration is the repeated use of same starting consonant sounds in subsequent or closely related syllables. Lone in the light. Gather and gleam

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    The poem can be interpreted in light of India's tumultuous war for independence, during which three of the qualities stated by the poet in association with the Rowlatt Act of 1919 (truth, love, and peace) were broken, as well as incidents such as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, religious disputes, anRead more

    The poem can be interpreted in light of India’s tumultuous war for independence, during which three of the qualities stated by the poet in association with the Rowlatt Act of 1919 (truth, love, and peace) were broken, as well as incidents such as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, religious disputes, and revolutionary activities. This poem encourages Indians to forsake casteism, superstitions, and other societal ills that existed then and now in order to live in peace.

     

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    Alliteration- It is the repeated use of the same starting consonant sounds in subsequent or closely related syllables.Follow the flame, a little louder, sing the son, from far. Whole world, it’s not about Simile- A simile is a poetic device that compares two objects. e.g. Your time to run like the wRead more

    • Alliteration- It is the repeated use of the same starting consonant sounds in subsequent or closely related syllables.Follow the flame, a little louder, sing the son, from far. Whole world, it’s not about
    • Simile- A simile is a poetic device that compares two objects. e.g. Your time to run like the wind.
    • Refrain- Refrain is a literary device that emphasizes a group of words or a concept inside a poem by repeating them.

    Bang the drum a little louder
    So the whole world can hear.
    Sing the song a little louder
    So the whole world can hear.

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