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  1. This extract is not a poem. Even then, it has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Metaphor: One example would be the phrase ‘penalty of Adam’ which is used to draw a parallel to the Duke Senior’s own banishment. Alliteration: Some examples would be ‘painted pomp’, ‘churlish chiRead more

    This extract is not a poem. Even then, it has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:

    1. Metaphor: One example would be the phrase ‘penalty of Adam’ which is used to draw a parallel to the Duke Senior’s own banishment.
    2. Alliteration: Some examples would be ‘painted pomp’, ‘churlish chiding’, and ‘Sermons in stones’.
    3. Simile: The line ‘Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous’ compares adversity to that of an ugly, poisonous toad with the usage of the word ‘like’.
    4. Allusion: ‘penalty of Adam’ is a biblical allusion where Adam’s exile alludes to Duke Senior’s banishment.

     

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  1. The central idea of this text is nature. Using vivid descriptions, Duke Senior manages to bring out the merits of living in the woods, being one with nature.   Sweet are the uses of adversity Summary

    The central idea of this text is nature. Using vivid descriptions, Duke Senior manages to bring out the merits of living in the woods, being one with nature.

     

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    Despite not being a poem per se, this extract has a myriad of literary devices, some of which are as follows: Syncope: The omission of the letter ‘e’ can be seen in the word ‘answer’d’ to maintain the rhythm. Repetition: Brutus has been called an ‘honourable’ man repeatedly for added emphasis and wiRead more

    Despite not being a poem per se, this extract has a myriad of literary devices, some of which are as follows:

    1. Syncope: The omission of the letter ‘e’ can be seen in the word ‘answer’d’ to maintain the rhythm.
    2. Repetition: Brutus has been called an ‘honourable’ man repeatedly for added emphasis and with no less sarcasm by Antony.
    3. Alliteration: A couple of examples would be ‘sterner stuff’ and ‘brutish beasts’.

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  1. This excerpt is not a poem per se, but is a speech. The stanzas here are thus merely for convenience. Nevertheless, the lines of Antony’s monologue follow Shakespeare’s famous blank verse consisting of unrhymed iambic pentameter.   Antony's Speech Summary

    This excerpt is not a poem per se, but is a speech. The stanzas here are thus merely for convenience. Nevertheless, the lines of Antony’s monologue follow Shakespeare’s famous blank verse consisting of unrhymed iambic pentameter.

     

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  1. The central idea of this excerpt can be taken to be the deep bond of friendship Antony shared with Caesar. He moves the minds of the people with his monologue, thus avenging the death of his dear friend skillfully.   Antony's Speech Summary

    The central idea of this excerpt can be taken to be the deep bond of friendship Antony shared with Caesar. He moves the minds of the people with his monologue, thus avenging the death of his dear friend skillfully.

     

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    Malvolio is an important character in Twelfth Night because he brings humour in the play. We also come to know that he is the chief of staff of Olivia. Act wise Summary of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

    Malvolio is an important character in Twelfth Night because he brings humour in the play. We also come to know that he is the chief of staff of Olivia.

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