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  1. This poem is divided into three stanzas wherein the first has five lines, the second has four and the last has six. It follows the rhyme scheme ‘aabba aabc aabbac’. we wear the mask summary

    This poem is divided into three stanzas wherein the first has five lines, the second has four and the last has six. It follows the rhyme scheme ‘aabba aabc aabbac’.

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    Refrain: “We wear the mask!” is the refrain that is repeated in the poem. Personification: The very first line of the poem ‘We wear the mask that grins and lies’ is an apt example where the mask is personified and given human attributes. Apostrophe: ‘O great Christ’ is an example of apostrophe whereRead more

    1. Refrain: “We wear the mask!” is the refrain that is repeated in the poem.
    2. Personification: The very first line of the poem ‘We wear the mask that grins and lies’ is an apt example where the mask is personified and given human attributes.
    3. Apostrophe: ‘O great Christ’ is an example of apostrophe where the persona directly addresses a plea to God.

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  1. The central idea of this poem is oppression. The poem details on how those who are marginalized face not just blatant oppression but the subtle kind as well, how they still do not proclaim their pain to the world and paint a picture of peace and happiness. We wear the mask summary

    The central idea of this poem is oppression. The poem details on how those who are marginalized face not just blatant oppression but the subtle kind as well, how they still do not proclaim their pain to the world and paint a picture of peace and happiness.

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