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  1. The poem is split up into two stanzas, each of which contains seven lines. The poem's rhyme scheme is 'aabbccd.'   Song of a Dream Summary

    The poem is split up into two stanzas, each of which contains seven lines. The poem’s rhyme scheme is ‘aabbccd.’

     

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    Metaphor- A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase describing one type of item or activity is substituted for another to imply a similarity or analogy. And spirits of Truth were the birds that sang. And spirits of Love were the stars that glowed. And spirits of Peace were the streaRead more

    • Metaphor– A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase describing one type of item or activity is substituted for another to imply a similarity or analogy. And spirits of Truth were the birds that sang. And spirits of Love were the stars that glowed. And spirits of Peace were the streams that flowed.
    • Simile- a figure of speech in which one object is compared to another of a different sort in order to make a description more strong or vivid. Soul-deep in visions that poppy-like sprang.
    • Alliteration- Alliteration is the repeated use of same starting consonant sounds in subsequent or closely related syllables. Lone in the light. Gather and gleam

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  1. The poem can be interpreted in light of India's tumultuous war for independence, during which three of the qualities stated by the poet in association with the Rowlatt Act of 1919 (truth, love, and peace) were broken, as well as incidents such as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, religious disputes, anRead more

    The poem can be interpreted in light of India’s tumultuous war for independence, during which three of the qualities stated by the poet in association with the Rowlatt Act of 1919 (truth, love, and peace) were broken, as well as incidents such as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, religious disputes, and revolutionary activities. This poem encourages Indians to forsake casteism, superstitions, and other societal ills that existed then and now in order to live in peace.

     

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