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…short poems and to see how each author uses nature as a tool in his work. The first one is "Grass" by Carl Sandburg. This is a poem about the evil of the war. It is told from a nature's point of view, the grass is who is speaking. It is very…

…In the poem the lady of Shallott, Tennyson uses themes, characterization, imagery, repetition and background information to illustrate the lady of Shallott's feelings throughout the poem. Tennyson uses the legend of king Arthur and his bold…

…The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Changes and there effect In the 1798 and the 1817 text of the, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, There are certain changes. Changes that effect the poem and the way that the reader sees the poem. Some…

…agree that a poem about a dance has never been so exquisitely well written as in “The Dance,” considering the length of the poem and the elements used. The author, William Carlos Williams, employs a variety of literary devices to empower his poem. We can feel…

…Daddy In the poem "Daddy", Sylvia Plath says that there are women who, due to early conditioning, find themselves without the tools to deal with oppressive and controlling men. They are left feeling helpless and hopeless. For some women…

…Poetry is one of the most powerful ways to convey an idea or opinion. Through vivid imagery and compelling metaphors, a well written poem allows the author to instill the feelings he or she feels in the reader. The poem "Dulce et Decorum Est," an anti…

…The poems "Porpoises" by John Gurney, and 'Two look at two" by Robert Frost both involve Humans encounter and their feelings towards nature and vice versa. Robert Frost looks at an experience two trampers have with nature, and nature's response to them…

…The poem "Hard Work" written by Stephen Dunn reflects on the problem of hard work and personal feelings. The author argues the purpose of hard work and shows the tiny, fragile borders that limit social responsibility and obligation and give the way…

…In The poems "The Burning Truck" and "Widower in the Country" Murray uses imagery, metaphors and personification to enhance the impact of the poems on the reader. "The Burning Truck". The Poem is about war and shows how it can bring out the most…

…Metaphor is at the heart of poetry. Discuss with references to two poems that you have studied this year. Hone Tuwhare is a distinguished NZ Maori poet. He predominantly writes in free verse, and uses strong colloquial language, originating from his…