Lovely bride!” bring the story into the present tense and the use of short sentences make the words more powerful. Also the phrase “She hurried at his words…” gives the reader a sense of time- by using a mixture of dialogue and the author saying that someone has spoken gives the poem more depth, showing that some points are more relevant than others. Keats did this as to point the reader at the points which create the story. The phrase “’Hark! ‘tis an elfin-storm from faery land…” has a bit of ambiguity about it.
These words not only show a calm and loving feel, but in comparison to Auden, it shows the use of soft imagery opposed to harsh, which is portrayed by phrases such as ‘He is dead’. The difference in the type of imagery makes the reader more aware of the differences, especially with the tone of the poems being opposite to one another, beauty and lack of beauty. Byron portrays admiration well through his writing with the amount of emotion he uses. “Whose breast is so gently heaving”. This quote from ‘Stanzas for Music’ shows the beauty felt by Byron and the reader can see that he is trying to express the gentleness and beauty within what it is he’s describing, being a spectacular voice that has the power to stop what is natural in the world.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and “Novel” by Arthur Rimbaud both have striking similarities and connections that pertain to an overall idea of coming of age. The narrator of the poem and Holden from Catcher describe various experiences, vividly showing their points of view and inner feelings of these experiences. But especially similar is how they are not exactly walking on the path of maturity. People tend to take a liking to the period of coming of age, which greatly affects them in terms of progressively becoming mature.
This is done because often with longer poems the reader may begin to lose interest in what the poet has to say. By making the poem shorter the poet keeps the interest of the reader and by making it less wordy his point is easier to see and makes it easy for the reader to see where the poet is coming from. Both Dickinson and Thomas used irony when titling their poems. “Because I Could Not Stop For Death” begins with a transitional word (Because) as if she is answering a question. It is as if she has now found her voice only after death has taken her from the natural world.
This results in an emphasis on dramatic action that traces the symbolic patterns of life from sin, through guilt, to redemption. Intriguing poetry often creates an alternative reality and puts a unique spin on the commonplace occurrences of everyday existence. It appeals to the reader’s senses in a manner that can be duplicated by nothing else. A poem’s form influences its interpretation and establishes its overall impact. A poet is not restricted to a set of guidelines when composing, but the use of a specific form gives the reader certain expectations that add to the meaning of a poem when they are (or are not) met.
Within his works, Shakespeare writes with elaborate language but carefully includes contextual clues in the prose to aid readers in understanding. In The Tempest, Shakespeare uses poetic elements, primarily end rhyme, to draw attention to certain scenes that contain significant insight and alone have the power to affect the plot's development throughout the play. End rhyme is a powerful poetic element that sharply contrasts normal prose. Because people don't normally talk in rhyme, it stands out from everyday dialogue; a technique writers can use to their advantage to ensure the reader takes notice of significant scenes where end rhyme is used. In those scenes, end rhyme changes the tone of what the characters are saying and stresses the importance of it.
The line lengths are kept short, some singling out individual words. These single word lines, such as “equally” attract the reader’s eye, in a way pedestalling it in an attempt to show the reader the fascination and awe of each word. “Words” is written mostly in free verse, with some rhyme but no distinct pattern of it. Perhaps this indicates the overwhelming exasperation that words have given Thomas: a feeling which can’t be contained in a strict structured poem. As “Words” is a tribute to language, the structure must be as unpredictable as its subject is.
Seeking Understanding About Warmth Loneliness is a universal feeling which manifests itself as a stone in the poem “Stone Seeking Warmth,” by Stephen Dunn. At first glance this poem might seem simple and easy to understand but after really peeling away the layers one can see there is a lot of depth to it. The title alone reveals the narrator’s desire for closeness and someone. However it is interesting and a little sad how he presents himself as “not a good idea” (1) and living a “divided life.” (7) In total he tries to get to the point that he wants warmth and someone despite his skepticism about himself. He says in the twelfth line that his door is open.
“I wish her a luck passage.”(9) This shows that he is genuine in his feelings. The author uses concrete words to describe the scene. Phrases like “sleep, wild, dark/ iridescent creature”(24-25) are used to create not only visual imagery, but they describe the bird on a deeper, more emotional level. The whole poem creates scenes that are real and descriptive, but they are also emotional because of the context that it is in. When he does use abstract language, it’s used to create deeper meaning.
Some stanzas are linked together through the same sentence; sentences are incomplete at the end of the stanza, (e.g. stanza two to three and three to four). This technique could be linked to how the speaker wishes to evoke a feeling of suspense from his readers- in the same way that in the ending of a book’s chapter, the author leaves out certain words and facts, causing his readers to anticipate outcomes and become tempted to turn over to a new page. Because of this, there is an unusual mood and tone created by the speaker. Yet, however, it is ironic that the speaker has decided to employ a light and comical tone when he presents ideas that hold a more serious content and are highly thought-provoking.