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    This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Personification: Throughout the poem, ‘Time’ has been personified. Alliteration: A couple of examples would be ‘same flower and smiles’ ,and ‘race the run’. Metaphor: One such example would be the reference of the Sun to be ‘TheRead more

    This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:

    1. Personification: Throughout the poem, ‘Time’ has been personified.
    2. Alliteration: A couple of examples would be ‘same flower and smiles’ ,and ‘race the run’.
    3. Metaphor: One such example would be the reference of the Sun to be ‘The glorious lamp of heaven’. 

     

    To the Virgins to Make Much of Time Summary 

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  1. The central idea of this poem is young women. As the title suggests, the poem revolves around these ‘Virgins’, coaxing them to act upon their wishes and dreams while they still could.    To the Virgins to Make Much of Time Summary 

    The central idea of this poem is young women. As the title suggests, the poem revolves around these ‘Virgins’, coaxing them to act upon their wishes and dreams while they still could. 

     

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  1. This poem is divided into 4 stanzas consisting of 4 lines each. It follows the simple rhyme scheme ‘abab’ in each stanza.    To the Virgins to Make Much of Time Summary

    This poem is divided into 4 stanzas consisting of 4 lines each. It follows the simple rhyme scheme ‘abab’ in each stanza. 

     

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  1. The theme of this poem is ‘Carpe Diem’. Through the verses of the poem, the poet’s persona urges young women to throw caution to wind and make the most of their life. Transience of time can be taken as a theme as well.    To the Virgins to Make Much of Time Summary  

    The theme of this poem is ‘Carpe Diem’. Through the verses of the poem, the poet’s persona urges young women to throw caution to wind and make the most of their life. Transience of time can be taken as a theme as well. 

     

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  1. Alliteration: Alliteration is when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence. Example- Fair pledges of a fruitful tree,   Personification: Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human traits and qualities. ExaRead more

    1. Alliteration: Alliteration is when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence. Example- Fair pledges of a fruitful tree,

     

    1. Personification: Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human traits and qualities. Example- What ! were ye born to be

     

    1. Simile: A simile is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two things by using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’. Example- Like you a while, they glide

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  1. All things living have their time to thrive and once that time is up, they wither away. The fleeting pleasures in life must be enjoyed.   To Blossoms Summary

    All things living have their time to thrive and once that time is up, they wither away. The fleeting pleasures in life must be enjoyed.

     

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