An explication should not be confused with a paraphrase, which puts the poem’s literal meaning into plain prose. An analysis separates a poem into elements as a means to understanding that subject. Some possible choices are tone, literal meaning, imagery, figures of speech, sound, rhythm, theme, and symbolism. Comparison and contrast places two poems side by side and studies their differences and similarities in order to shed light on both works. When writing an effective comparison and contrast paper involves the following steps; pair two poems with much in common, point to further unsuspected resemblances, show noteworthy differences, and carefully consider your essay’s organization.
Assignment #1 Rebecca Rioux 4766440 ENGL 1F95 Thursday, October 25th 2012 Word Count:1002 Elizabeth Browing represents a love that is selfless and creates a sonnet of imagery for the reader, as well as utilizing the aspects of that which is a sonnet itself. To love is to know that one does exist; in the sonnet, love seems to be the entirety. Love is a term which is known questionably, all may not have experienced it but know of it. A poem of love, is easily related to identifying ones self. Browing identifies herself through this poem by asking the perpetual question of “How Do I Love Thee?” Although she gives no detail as to whom she may love, it gives the reader a chance to relate to her writing.
Compare how language is used to express an opinion of love in sonnet 116 and another poem (Quickdraw) Shakespeare’s ‘Sonnet 116’ and Carol Ann Duffy’s poem ‘Quickdraw’ both talk about the relationship between two people, however they talk about them in very contrasting ways. Sonnet 116 and Quickdraw are written in different forms. Shakespeare’s poem is written in sonnet form with three quatrains and a rhyming couplet. This regular pattern shows that this is what love should be like and is normal. The use of iambic pentameter also stresses key ideas and words whilst the poem can still flow.
How does Browning use Narrative Blocks to help tell the story of ‘The Patriot’? Browning uses several methods to create an engaging narrative in ‘The Patriot’. The most notable of these is the structure of the poem. The structure links in well with the time and sequence of the poem. The structure of the poem demonstrates the positive setting in the beginning, which then decreases to a negative setting towards the end.
Remember: it is not a poetic treasure hunt in which you simply say, “Here’s a simile! There’s an example of onomatopoeia!” You have to demonstrate how the poet uses these devices in his or her poem. * Imagery ( Literal and Figurative) * Symbolism * Simile/Metaphor * Connotation/Denotation * Couplet Poetry Forms (You should be familiar with one longer and one shorter form) * Terza Rima * Sonnet ( English and Italian) * Villanelle * Viator * Ode * Concrete Poetry * Computer Poetry * Haiku * Ballad * Canticle * Sestina * Tanka * Ghazal * Rubaiyat stanza * Clerihew * Epigram Sound Devices * Rhyme/Meter * Alliteration * Assonance * Consonance * Onomatopoeia * Repetition * Critical Theory (four schools) If I should have a daughter, instead of "Mom," she's gonna call me "Point B." Because that way she knows that no matter what happens, at least she can always find her way to me. And I'm going to paint solar systems on the backs of her hands, so she has to learn the entire universe before she can say, "Oh, I know that like the back of my hand."
Shakespeare starts the poem with the imperative “let me not to the marriage of true minds” which sets the tone and exploration of true love. Browning also starts with the imperative “how do I love thee? Let me
In the poem “Introduction to Poetry” by “Billy Collins”, language techniques are used, including similes, metaphors and extended metaphors. These features are used to contribute to the overall meaning of the poem, which is to enjoy poetry for what it is rather than trying too hard to find the hidden meaning of poems. In the opening stanza of the poem, a simile is used to compare a poem to a colour slide. The speaker says: “I ask them to take a poem and hold it up to the light like a colour slide.” When you hold a slide up to the light, you can see the detail and meaning of it. This relates back to the main idea of the poem, and not trying too hard to find the hidden meaning of poems.
These comparisons add a sense of non-linearity and complexity to the poem. Because of these metaphors, the reader can eventually assess the presence of the duality of good and evil that this poem’s world continues to exaggerate. Rhythm The rhythmic flow of the poem follows the sonnet in form as well as rhythm. It is organized and presented in iambic pentameter, where “iambic” describes the type of feet used while “pentameter” describes the meter of the feet. The “iamb” refers to the poem’s pattern of one short unstressed syllable followed by a longer stressed syllable, while “pentameter” refers to the amount of syllables
English Poetry Essay Choose a poem which appealed to you because it was striking – show which techniques the poet has used to capture your interest and engage your feelings “To His Coy Mistress” is a piece of metaphysical poetry written by Andrew Marvell. This poem, like most metaphysical poetry, makes use of original images and has a very profound meaning behind it. “To His Coy Mistress” is particularly striking because of the deeper themes that it deals with, such as mortality and the idea of “carpe diem”, as well as the unique imagery used throughout and the interesting structure and progression of the poem. The use of the image “vegetable love” is very effective in capturing the reader’s interest. “Vegetable” is not usually the
She also effectively utilizes literary techniques such as rhythm, alliteration, and imaging that contribute to the overall theme. The speaker of this poem associates himself with a group that he refers to as we. The poem is written in first person, presenting only one character’s point of view. The title is ironic. "We Real Cool" is contradicting the last line, "We Die soon."