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  1. This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Metaphor: The willow serves as an extended metaphor for perseverance. Alliteration: One example would be ‘last to let go’. Visual Imagery: Throughout the poem, vivid visual imagery has been employed. A couple of examples would bRead more

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

    • Metaphor: The willow serves as an extended metaphor for perseverance.
    • Alliteration: One example would be ‘last to let go’.
    • Visual Imagery: Throughout the poem, vivid visual imagery has been employed. A couple of examples would be ‘bitten by the sun’, and ‘swirling waters of the river’.

     

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  1. This poem consists of 14 lines encompassed in a single stanza. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme.    Willow Summary

    This poem consists of 14 lines encompassed in a single stanza. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme. 

     

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  1. The theme of this poem is perseverance. It urges the readers to not give up in the face of obstacles and remain tenacious.    Willow Summary

    The theme of this poem is perseverance. It urges the readers to not give up in the face of obstacles and remain tenacious. 

     

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