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    Euphemism- Euphemism is used to express a mild, indirect, or vague term to substitute for a harsh, blunt, or offensive term. Example-  For half his flock were in their beds Or under green sods lay.   2. Litotes- It is a figure of speech and form of verbal irony in which an affirmative is expresRead more

    1. Euphemism– Euphemism is used to express a mild, indirect, or vague term to substitute for a harsh, blunt, or offensive term.

    Example-  For half his flock were in their beds

    Or under green sods lay.

     

    2. Litotes– It is a figure of speech and form of verbal irony in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary.

    Example- And rode with little care.

     

    3. Exclamation– Exclamation is a figure of speech that expresses strong emotions like joy, anger, and surprise.

    Example- ‘Mavrone, mavrone! The man has died

     

    4. Assonance– Assonance is a figure of speech in which the same vowel sound repeats within a group of words.

    Example- In grief swayed to swayed and fro.

     

    5. Simile– A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two things.

    Example- As merry as a bird.’

     

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  1. The poem’s central idea is God’s greatness and compassion for his subjects. No matter how small or insignificant we consider ourselves, God still helps us and listens to our prayers.   The Ballad of Father Gilligan Summary

    The poem’s central idea is God’s greatness and compassion for his subjects. No matter how small or insignificant we consider ourselves, God still helps us and listens to our prayers.

     

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