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  1. Imagery- The use of figurative language or visual symbols to conjure up an image is known as imagery. Lamps were all out, doors were all shut Stars were all hidden by the murky sky of August. Tinkling with anklets Starred with jewels Wearing a pale blue mantle, drunk with the wine of her youth. UpagRead more

    • Imagery– The use of figurative language or visual symbols to conjure up an image is known as imagery.
    1. Lamps were all out, doors were all shut
    2. Stars were all hidden by the murky sky of August.
    3. Tinkling with anklets
    4. Starred with jewels
    5. Wearing a pale blue mantle, drunk with the wine
      of her youth.

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  1. The poem "Upagupta" demonstrates many intellectual and spiritual truths, such as the fragility of physical pleasures, the basis of sadness being addiction to worldly pleasures, etc. The personal appeal of this poem is typical of Tagore's writings. Our lives frequently resemble the dancing girl who iRead more

    The poem “Upagupta” demonstrates many intellectual and spiritual truths, such as the fragility of physical pleasures, the basis of sadness being addiction to worldly pleasures, etc. The personal appeal of this poem is typical of Tagore’s writings. Our lives frequently resemble the dancing girl who is high on her youthful wine. And such conceited people’s unfortunate end is likewise predicted. The true thrill of freedom can only be experienced by those who are able to look past fleeting physical pleasures.

     

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