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  1. Alliteration: It is the repetition of the same sound at the start of a series of words in succession whose purpose is to provide an audible pulse that gives a piece of writing a lulling, lyrical, and/or emotive effect. For example, “Ramped and roared the lions,” Personification: A figure of speech iRead more

    1. Alliteration: It is the repetition of the same sound at the start of a series of words in succession whose purpose is to provide an audible pulse that gives a piece of writing a lulling, lyrical, and/or emotive effect. For example, “Ramped and roared the lions,”
    2. Personification: A figure of speech in which the poet describes an abstraction, a thing, or a nonhuman form as if it were a person. For example, “with horrid laughing jaws;”

     

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  1. Leigh Hunt’s “The Glove and the Lions” explores the perilous love games played at the king’s court as well as the results of going too far. The speaker of the poem introduces the occasion that the royal court, including the king, is attending.   The Glove and the Lions Summary 

    Leigh Hunt’s “The Glove and the Lions” explores the perilous love games played at the king’s court as well as the results of going too far. The speaker of the poem introduces the occasion that the royal court, including the king, is attending.

     

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  1. This poem does a great job of describing real love and all of its repercussions. It all begins with a function held in the royal court. Lion fights were a favorite of King Francis. However, he was sidetracked by a girl’s attractiveness. The girl was drawn to him as well and just so happened to throwRead more

    This poem does a great job of describing real love and all of its repercussions. It all begins with a function held in the royal court. Lion fights were a favorite of King Francis. However, he was sidetracked by a girl’s attractiveness. The girl was drawn to him as well and just so happened to throw her glove into the fray. Quickly leaping, the king hurled the glove in her face. She insulted him by doing this, and he thought that any partner shouldn’t be performing this chore.

     

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    In the second vision, Abou Ben Adhem encounters the Angel again. This time the Angel shows him the list of names whom God has blessed for their love. Abou Beb Adhem is surprised to see his name leading the list of the names. Read summary of Abou Ben Adhem

    In the second vision, Abou Ben Adhem encounters the Angel again. This time the Angel shows him the list of names whom God has blessed for their love. Abou Beb Adhem is surprised to see his name leading the list of the names.

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    Abou could have a “deep dream of peace” because he loved his fellowmen and lead a happy and stress-free life. Abou had no demands from life and even lead a simple innocent life. Read summary of Abou Ben Adhem

    Abou could have a “deep dream of peace” because he loved his fellowmen and lead a happy and stress-free life. Abou had no demands from life and even lead a simple innocent life.

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    “Deep dream of peace” denotes to a meditative state of rest and peaceful sleep. Abou could have a “deep dream of peace” because he loved his fellowmen and lead a happy and stress-free life. Abou had no demands from life and even lead a simple innocent life. Read summary of Abou Ben Adhem

    “Deep dream of peace” denotes to a meditative state of rest and peaceful sleep. Abou could have a “deep dream of peace” because he loved his fellowmen and lead a happy and stress-free life. Abou had no demands from life and even lead a simple innocent life.

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  1. When the Angel appeared in the first night, Abou saw that the book it was writing contained all the names “of this who love the Lord” but not his name. So he requested the Angel to mention his name as he loved his fellowmen. When the Angel arrived the second time, Abou saw his name exceeding the topRead more

    When the Angel appeared in the first night, Abou saw that the book it was writing contained all the names “of this who love the Lord” but not his name. So he requested the Angel to mention his name as he loved his fellowmen. When the Angel arrived the second time, Abou saw his name exceeding the top of all the others’ name in the list. The mentioned line stated thé precedence of his name in the list.

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  1. The phrase “great wakening light” means a powerful and bright light which is strong enough to wake up the world. It is usually a halo centric light seen in respect with Gods and Angels, a similar such light roused Abou from his sleep. Read summary of Abou Ben Adhem

    The phrase “great wakening light” means a powerful and bright light which is strong enough to wake up the world. It is usually a halo centric light seen in respect with Gods and Angels, a similar such light roused Abou from his sleep.

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    The phrase “great wakening light” is usually a halo centric light seen in respect with Gods and Angels, a similar such light roused Abou from his sleep. When the Angel again came the second night, the bright light woke Abou up. Read summary of Abou Ben Adhem    

    The phrase “great wakening light” is usually a halo centric light seen in respect with Gods and Angels, a similar such light roused Abou from his sleep. When the Angel again came the second night, the bright light woke Abou up.

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