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    The poetess Sylvia Plath has composed the poem “I am Vertical” using slant rhyme schemes. So, the rhyming couplets do not rhyme fully. In the first four lines “horizontal” does not fully rhyme with “soil”. In the same way “love” does not fully rhyme with “leaf”. These are called slant rhymes. I am VRead more

    The poetess Sylvia Plath has composed the poem “I am Vertical” using slant rhyme schemes. So, the rhyming couplets do not rhyme fully. In the first four lines “horizontal” does not fully rhyme with “soil”. In the same way “love” does not fully rhyme with “leaf”. These are called slant rhymes.

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    Alliteration: Alliteration is a literary device in which certain sounds are repeated at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase. The poetess has used this device in the following lines. soil/ Sucking” “minerals and motherly” “March I may” “may touch me” “I must most” Anaphora: Anaphora is a lRead more

    Alliteration:

    Alliteration is a literary device in which certain sounds are repeated at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.

    The poetess has used this device in the following lines.

    soil/ Sucking”

    “minerals and motherly”

    “March I may”

    “may touch me”

    “I must most”

    Anaphora:

    Anaphora is a literary device that uses the repetition of short phrases or single words at the beginning of clauses or sentences to enhance rhythm.

    The poetess has used this device in the following lines.

    And a flower-head not tall, but more startling,

    And I want the one’s longevity and the other’s daring.

    These lines begin with the same word “And.” The poetess uses this device for the sake of emphasis.

    Metaphor:

    Metaphor is a literary device where two unrelated objects are compared to each other.

    The poetess has used this device in the following lines.

    Compared with me, a tree is immortal

    And a flower-head not tall, but more startling,

    Sylvia Plath compares herself to a tree and garden bed.

    Personification:

    Personification is a poetic device where animals, plants or even inanimate objects are given human qualities.

    The poetess has used this device in the following lines.

    The trees and the flowers have been strewing their cool odors.

    I walk among them, but none of them are noticing.

    Then the sky and I are in open conversation,

    Sylvia Plath personifies trees and flowers in the lines.  She wants the attention of the trees and flowers as if they are human beings.

    In the same way she has also personified “sky”.

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    Sylvia Plath's poem "Mirror" doesn't use a rhyme pattern that is constant throughout. The second stanza's "wall" and "hall" are two examples of the occasional rhyming words that can be found in various stanzas. Mirror Summary

    Sylvia Plath’s poem “Mirror” doesn’t use a rhyme pattern that is constant throughout. The second stanza’s “wall” and “hall” are two examples of the occasional rhyming words that can be found in various stanzas.

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    The identity crisis and the interaction between one's inner and outer identities are the central themes of "Mirror." Plath employs the mirror as a metaphor for self-reflection and introspection, investigating how our impressions of ourselves may be molded by external circumstances such as age, sociaRead more

    The identity crisis and the interaction between one’s inner and outer identities are the central themes of “Mirror.” Plath employs the mirror as a metaphor for self-reflection and introspection, investigating how our impressions of ourselves may be molded by external circumstances such as age, social expectations, and the judgments of others.

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    The intricate connection between one's self and the outside environment is the main idea of the "Mirror." Our idea of identity, according to Plath, is continually changing and is influenced by our experiences and perceptions rather than being a set concept. In its capacity as a symbol of reflection,Read more

    The intricate connection between one’s self and the outside environment is the main idea of the “Mirror.” Our idea of identity, according to Plath, is continually changing and is influenced by our experiences and perceptions rather than being a set concept. In its capacity as a symbol of reflection, the mirror draws attention to the conflict that exists between the inner and exterior selves as well as how our opinions of ourselves may be influenced or distorted by other forces. In the end, the poem makes the point that discovering one’s identity is a never-ending, sometimes difficult process and that self-awareness is a crucial part of developing one’s own identity.

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    Metaphor: The comparison of one thing to another to highlight similarities and differences. For example, the mirror is metaphorically described as a "lake" and a "swallowing" entity that "meditates" and "gives back" whatever it sees. Personification: The attribution of human qualities to non-human tRead more

    1. Metaphor: The comparison of one thing to another to highlight similarities and differences. For example, the mirror is metaphorically described as a “lake” and a “swallowing” entity that “meditates” and “gives back” whatever it sees.

    2. Personification: The attribution of human qualities to non-human things. For example, the mirror is personified as having a “heart,” an “eye,” and a “face.”

    3. Imagery: The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental pictures and sensory impressions. For example, the lines “The eye of a little god, four-cornered” create a vivid image of the mirror.

    4. Allusion: The reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work. For example, the line “I am not cruel, only truthful” alludes to the character of Tiresias in Greek mythology, who was known for his clairvoyant and truthful nature.

    5. Repetition: The repetition of words, phrases, or sounds for emphasis and to create a sense of rhythm. For example, the repetition of the word “silver” throughout the poem emphasizes the reflective nature of the mirror.

    6. Enjambment: The continuation of a sentence or phrase over a line break, without a pause. For example, “Now I am a lake. A woman bends over me, / Searching my reaches for what she really is” uses enjambment to create a sense of flow and continuity between lines.

    7. Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. For example, the mirror is a symbol of truth, reflection, and self-awareness.

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    Alliteration: The repetition of the same consonant sound twice in the same verse is known as Alliteration. In this poem, the poet uses Alliteration in lines one “happiest/hands”, nine “little loaf”, and twelve “bent-backed” where the sounds /h/, /l/, and /b/, are repeated twice, respectively. InternRead more

    1. Alliteration: The repetition of the same consonant sound twice in the same verse is known as Alliteration. In this poem, the poet uses Alliteration in lines one “happiest/hands”, nine “little loaf”, and twelve “bent-backed” where the sounds /h/, /l/, and /b/, are repeated twice, respectively.
    2. Internal Rhymes: There are many internal rhymes in this poem, for example, “moon/spool/fool’s”, “gilled/little/pickle”, etc.
    3. Parallelism: All the lines carry Parallelism.
    4. Metaphor: Plath in this poem, teasingly compares her unborn child to various things like a Clown, Turnip, Loaf of bread, Prawn, Mexican bean, Mail, etc.

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    The central idea of the poem “You’re” by Sylvia Plath is the excitement of carrying a new life. The experience of motherhood, and its life changing quality. As for most of her life, Plath suffered from depression, this poem is shows her eagerness and optimism unlike most of her poem that are dark anRead more

    The central idea of the poem “You’re” by Sylvia Plath is the excitement of carrying a new life. The experience of motherhood, and its life changing quality. As for most of her life, Plath suffered from depression, this poem is shows her eagerness and optimism unlike most of her poem that are dark and carry suicidal elements.

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    There is no specific or consistent rhyme for this poem as it is written in free verse. But it does carry some slant rhymes and internal rhymes. You're Summary

    There is no specific or consistent rhyme for this poem as it is written in free verse. But it does carry some slant rhymes and internal rhymes.

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    “You’re” by Sylvia Plath is a poem about Motherhood, a mother who is eager for the birth of her first child. Plath herself was pregnant and therefore she serves as the speaker of the poem. The poem includes themes of Motherhood, the expectations and emotions of a mother anticipating the birth of herRead more

    “You’re” by Sylvia Plath is a poem about Motherhood, a mother who is eager for the birth of her first child. Plath herself was pregnant and therefore she serves as the speaker of the poem. The poem includes themes of Motherhood, the expectations and emotions of a mother anticipating the birth of her child.

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