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  1. 1. Alliteration- The recurrence of the same starting sounds in subsequent or closely related syllables is known as alliteration. Eg. Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. 2. Metaphor- a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is usedRead more

    1. Alliteration– The recurrence of the same starting sounds in subsequent or closely related syllables is known as alliteration. Eg. Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold.

    2. Metaphor– a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them. The entire poem uses metaphors.

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  1. The poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" emphasizes how impermanent everything in life is, from vigor and charm to life itself. Nothing that is truly perfect, rare, or beautiful, or more particularly nothing that is "gold," can endure forever. In order to convey the superficial nature of life's beauty, theRead more

    The poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” emphasizes how impermanent everything in life is, from vigor and charm to life itself. Nothing that is truly perfect, rare, or beautiful, or more particularly nothing that is “gold,” can endure forever. In order to convey the superficial nature of life’s beauty, the poem artfully discusses how time affects nature.

     

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  1. Metaphor- a figure of speech that substitutes a word or phrase for another to show similarity or parallel between the two ideas. The whole poem is written in a metaphorical tone. the road not taken Summary

    1. Metaphor- a figure of speech that substitutes a word or phrase for another to show similarity or parallel between the two ideas. The whole poem is written in a metaphorical tone.

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  1. The poem "The Road Not Taken" essentially avoids giving advice on picking a particular path to take and instead discusses the results of making a choice. The grassy lanes and yellow forests symbolize the various future possibilities. The decision to choose the less-traveled path will be the one theRead more

    The poem “The Road Not Taken” essentially avoids giving advice on picking a particular path to take and instead discusses the results of making a choice. The grassy lanes and yellow forests symbolize the various future possibilities. The decision to choose the less-traveled path will be the one the future self regrets the most.

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  1. When the British occupied America,it became a colony. Only they possessed the land. But they had no feeling of love for it. Gradually their attitude changed. They started loving it as their motherland. They felt that they should surrender themselves by sacrificing for its noble causes. This devotionRead more

    When the British occupied America,it became a colony. Only they possessed the land. But they had no feeling of love for it. Gradually their attitude changed. They started loving it as their motherland. They felt that they should surrender themselves by sacrificing for its noble causes. This devotion and love is referred to as salvation in surremder

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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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