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  1. This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Visual Imagery: The poem consists of vivid descriptions, mainly of nature. A few examples would be “crimson sky”, “illimitable air” and “cold thin atmosphere”. Alliteration: A couple of examples would be “figure floats” and “SooRead more

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

    1. Visual Imagery: The poem consists of vivid descriptions, mainly of nature. A few examples would be “crimson sky”, “illimitable air” and “cold thin atmosphere”.

    2. Alliteration: A couple of examples would be “figure floats” and “Soon shalt thou find a summer home”.

    3. Syncope: One such example would be “‘midst.”

     

     

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  1. The central idea of this poem is the waterfowl. Through the journey of the waterfowl, the poet brings out their faith in God. To A Waterfowl Summary

    The central idea of this poem is the waterfowl. Through the journey of the waterfowl, the poet brings out their faith in God.

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  1. This poem is divided into 8 stanzas consisting of 4 lines each. Each stanza follows the simple rhyme scheme ‘abab’. To A Waterfowl Summary

    This poem is divided into 8 stanzas consisting of 4 lines each. Each stanza follows the simple rhyme scheme ‘abab’.

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  1. The theme of this poem is perseverance. Through the waterfowl’s difficult journey, the poet's persona brings this out. Yet another theme that can be observed is faith in God. To A Waterfowl Summary

    The theme of this poem is perseverance. Through the waterfowl’s difficult journey, the poet’s persona brings this out. Yet another theme that can be observed is faith in God.

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