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    The central idea of the poem is acceptance vs rejection. The poet meticulously shows how most people think when they are burdened under the pressure of society, when they don’t fit in because of their appearance. But he also encourages them to not lose hope when the poem is read in reverse. Pretty URead more

    The central idea of the poem is acceptance vs rejection. The poet meticulously shows how most people think when they are burdened under the pressure of society, when they don’t fit in because of their appearance. But he also encourages them to not lose hope when the poem is read in reverse.

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    Irony: The poem exhibits irony through each line as they are written in a way that seems as though the poet hates himself, but when read in reverse, it is revealed that the poet actually  believes in himself. Enjambment: This might be the best use of enjambment in poetry as it is very meticulously aRead more

    • Irony: The poem exhibits irony through each line as they are written in a way that seems as though the poet hates himself, but when read in reverse, it is revealed that the poet actually  believes in himself.
    • Enjambment: This might be the best use of enjambment in poetry as it is very meticulously articulated. The poet carefully composed each verse so it could have the desired poetic effect when read in reverse.
    • Hyperbole: The poet exaggerates many things in this poem, words like “very” and “every” shows this exaggeration.
    • Metaphor: The beauty that lies on the inside is a metaphor that describes the inner beauty of the person, the beauty of the soul. This beauty is seen through behaviour, mannerisms, etc.
    • Asyndeton: This device is used when the poet omits a word to maintain a flow. In this poem, in line 9, the poet omitted the word “and”.
    • Rhetorical Question: Line 17 of the poem, the poet proposes a question that is rhetorical in nature to prove a point in the poem.
    • Alliteration: The use of the same consonant sound twice in the same line is alliteration, in this poem, the sound of /t/ in line 2 and /m/ in line 10 are examples of alliteration in this poem.

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    Enjambment: The continuation of a sentence or phrase across multiple lines without a pause. It creates a flowing and uninterrupted reading experience. Example: "One to the other cried, ‘How sweet / If endlessly we might embrace,". Imagery: The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental pRead more

    1. Enjambment: The continuation of a sentence or phrase across multiple lines without a pause. It creates a flowing and uninterrupted reading experience. Example: “One to the other cried, ‘How sweet / If endlessly we might embrace,”.
    2. Imagery: The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental pictures and sensory experiences in the reader’s mind. Example: “Two planets meeting face to face,” paints a clear image of celestial bodies coming together.
    3. Personification: Giving human-like qualities to non-human entities or ideas. Example: “Heaven a little might relent,” attributing the ability to relent or show mercy to Heaven.
    4. Metaphor: A figure of speech that compares two unrelated things, suggesting a similarity between them. Example: “Two planets meeting face to face,” metaphorically implies the meeting of two people who deeply connect.
    5. Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent deeper meanings or concepts. Example: The “two planets” symbolize individuals seeking union and eternal togetherness.
    6. Repetition: Repeating words, phrases, or lines to create emphasis or reinforce a theme. Example: “How sweet,” repeated twice to emphasize the longing for togetherness.
    7. Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in close proximity. Example: “Two planets,” “severance the world’s law supreme,” where the “s” sound is repeated.
    8. Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds within words nearby. Example: “One to the other cried,” where the “o” sound is repeated.

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    The poem "Two Planets" portrays the universal desire for eternal love and connection, but the author believes that it cannot be attained. Despite its strength, love cannot stop severance. The poet also addresses life's realities, saying that each person is given a path to follow and that death is thRead more

    The poem “Two Planets” portrays the universal desire for eternal love and connection, but the author believes that it cannot be attained. Despite its strength, love cannot stop severance. The poet also addresses life’s realities, saying that each person is given a path to follow and that death is the primary cause separating people from one another. The poem expresses reality by emphasizing the value of love, death, and the difficulties of life. Two Planets Summary  

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    Allama Iqbal's "Two Planets" examines the conflict between materialism and spirituality and the duality of human nature. The poem highlights the tension between worldly ambitions and spiritual enlightenment by symbolizing the earthy goals of the desert planet and the spiritual aspirations of the garRead more

    Allama Iqbal’s “Two Planets” examines the conflict between materialism and spirituality and the duality of human nature. The poem highlights the tension between worldly ambitions and spiritual enlightenment by symbolizing the earthy goals of the desert planet and the spiritual aspirations of the garden planet. It promotes adopting a balanced approach, getting in touch with one’s spiritual nature, and achieving harmony between the material and spiritual world.  Two Planets Summary

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    1. Alliteration: Line three of the poem carries the consonant sound of /w/ thrice in the same verse. Similarly, line 23 carries the sound of /w/ twice.  2. Anaphora: Line 23 repeats the word “wept” twice in the same verse. This is a rhetorical device used to emphasise the meaning.  3. Enjambment: BrRead more

    1. Alliteration: Line three of the poem carries the consonant sound of /w/ thrice in the same verse. Similarly, line 23 carries the sound of /w/ twice.  2. Anaphora: Line 23 repeats the word “wept” twice in the same verse. This is a rhetorical device used to emphasise the meaning.  3. Enjambment: Breakage of  one thought into multiple verses. The last lines of the poem 32 and 33 are examples of Enjambment in the poem.  4. Repetition: The phrase “We had tea” is repeated in the poem. This talks more about Asian culture and cuisine.  5. Metaphor: Lines 29-31 carry metaphor as the poet suggests that the speaker’s father would drink up every cobble, window and door but it means he is saving every last sight to cherish it forever.  My Last Visit Summary  

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    “The Last Visit” by Taufiq Rafat is a poem that revolves around culture and modernisation. The people who have to migrate from rural areas to urban areas and eventually distancing themselves from their roots and past life. The speaker in this poem observes his father going through this stage in hisRead more

    “The Last Visit” by Taufiq Rafat is a poem that revolves around culture and modernisation. The people who have to migrate from rural areas to urban areas and eventually distancing themselves from their roots and past life. The speaker in this poem observes his father going through this stage in his life where it might be the last time he was able to visit his ancestral place.  The Last Visit Summary

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    The poem is written in free verse and does not carry any rhymes. The poem is written by Taufiq Rafat who usually writes in free verse. The Last Visit Summary

    The poem is written in free verse and does not carry any rhymes. The poem is written by Taufiq Rafat who usually writes in free verse. The Last Visit Summary

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