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The central idea of this poem is the persona’s beloved, their ‘bonnie lass’. Each line of the poem is written with her as the focal point of their love. A Red Red Rose Summary
The central idea of this poem is the persona’s beloved, their ‘bonnie lass’. Each line of the poem is written with her as the focal point of their love.
See lessThis poem is divided into 4 quatrains consisting of 4 lines each. Written in Ballad Stanza, it follows the rhyme scheme ‘abab’ in each stanza. A Red Red Rose Summary
This poem is divided into 4 quatrains consisting of 4 lines each. Written in Ballad Stanza, it follows the rhyme scheme ‘abab’ in each stanza.
See lessThe theme of this poem is love. Each line of the poem oozes the overwhelming love the persona has for their lover. A Red Red Rose Summary
The theme of this poem is love. Each line of the poem oozes the overwhelming love the persona has for their lover.
See lessThis poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Metaphor: The storm serves as an extended metaphor throughout the poem for the emotional state of the poet’s persona. Visual Imagery: Examples of vivid images include “grey unrest” and “Boughs strain against the sky”. AlliteratiRead more
This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:
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The central idea of the poem is the storm. Vivid comparisons are made by the poet using this image. Storm Warnings Summary
The central idea of the poem is the storm. Vivid comparisons are made by the poet using this image.
See lessThis poem is divided into 4 stanzas consisting of 7 lines each. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme. Storm Warnings Summary
This poem is divided into 4 stanzas consisting of 7 lines each. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme.
See lessThe theme of this poem is the emotional state of mind. The persona’s state of mind is compared to that of a tempestuous storm. Nature or rather, the wrath of nature, can also be taken as a theme of the poem. Storm Warnings Summary
The theme of this poem is the emotional state of mind. The persona’s state of mind is compared to that of a tempestuous storm. Nature or rather, the wrath of nature, can also be taken as a theme of the poem.
See lessAlliteration: When two or more nearby words or syllables repeat the same beginning consonant sound, it is known as alliteration. For example “stifled sobs” and “deep despair”. Hyperbole: Exaggeration used as a figure of speech or rhetorical technique is known as hyperbole. For example, “Whose stifleRead more
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Frances Harper's poem "The Slave Auction" recounts a slave auction scene in which women lose their loved ones, as well as the speaker's awareness after seeing the spectacle. It illustrates what it's like to be surrounded by black women, some of whose husbands and children were being sold there, as wRead more
Frances Harper’s poem “The Slave Auction” recounts a slave auction scene in which women lose their loved ones, as well as the speaker’s awareness after seeing the spectacle. It illustrates what it’s like to be surrounded by black women, some of whose husbands and children were being sold there, as well as young ladies who were ashamed and upset about what was going on. Although some black women were crying over the loss of their husbands, others were suffering from the sorrow of watching their children being traded for little more than “gold.” Nobody can truly understand someone else’s suffering unless they are experiencing it themselves, says Harper.
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This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Simile: A couple of examples would be “O my Luve is like a red, red rose” and “O my Luve is like the melody”. Personification: The persona’s beloved is personified with the term ‘Luve’. Alliteration: One such example would be ‘rRead more
This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:
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