Alliteration

Evan Wall Reyer 3rd Block 12 September 2016 Washington Crossing the Delaware The painting “Washington Crossing the Delaware,” by Emanuel Leutze, and the poem with the same name, by David Shulman, have many similarities and differences. Both of them depict the same event, with most of the same ideas, but even though there are more similarities, they are both still different. There are many differences between the poem and painting, but they are still mostly the same. In the first line of the…

The cat in the hat, Green eggs and ham, How the grinch stole christmas, these are only a few outstanding books written by the renowned author, Theodor Seuss Geisel. Theodor Geisel, or more commonly known as Doctor Seuss, was a surrealist author and illustrator. He has published over 60 books and 16 of those books are on the Publishers weekly list (A&E Television Networks, 2017). Doctor Seuss writes in a unique writing style that he created which is a mix of vivacity and manipulation of…

The three poems that I choose from William Blakes archive of poems from the Songs of Innocence/Experience were ones that dealt with children. I wanted to see how he used different colors when describing certain times while also looking at his word choice. The names of the three poems that I choose were Infant Joy (object 23), Infant Sorrow (object 39), and one that has no name (object 17). Even though we went over Infant Joy in class, this poem stayed with me after and I wanted to spend more…

These include alliteration, hyperbole, imagery, irony, repetition, rhythm, symbolism, tone and plot-points(examples include 'to dominate the dark, a dragon on the prowl', 'leave nothing behind in his wake', 'threatening the night-sky', 'harrower of the dark', 'circling and circling', 'a gem-studded goblet', 'trouble flared' and 'the first to suffer were the people on the land').Things like alliteration, repetition ,irony and rhythm draw us in, making us focus…

vivid words implies a thorough image, creating a descriptive visual of each scene that takes place within the poem. The lively descriptions create a sensory experience for the readers, thus bringing the poem to life. The poet uses variation, and alliteration references which refers to Old English literature. Throughout the entire poem the author's descriptions never fails to create a realistic feeling and experience that paints the perfect picture for the reader. "Out from the marsh, from…

In the poem “My Son, My Executioner” by Donald Hall, there are several literary devices at work to help the poet convey his message to the reader. This poem explains the realization that this young couple has about their newborn son in which they are no longer living life for themselves, but for their son instead. “My Son, My Executioner” explains how the birth of a child is a major turning point in life and can be viewed as either the continuation of a legacy, or the ending of one’s life at the…

In both poems, The Splendor Falls, written by Lord Tennyson, and Echo, written by Christina Rossetti, the authors develop their plot by using similar literary devices. Both Tennyson and Rossetti lived during the Victorian era in the 1800’s. They follow the conventional writing style which is strongly influenced by rhyme and romantic imagery. Both authors set different tones to influence the way the reader conveys the poem. In The Splendor Falls, the tone is more hopeful and in Echo, the tone is…

The power of nature; nature’s role in the Romantic’s works Throughout William Wordsworth’s poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” and Lord Byron’s work “Darkness” both human nature and the natural are explored separately and in their cohesion. “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” mainly focuses on the blissful side of nature and the impact it had on the narrator in the moment and during the present when in reflection. However, Lord Byron’s “Darkness” illustrates the cold and brutal side of nature, how…

Throughout history, the transition from old english to new has unequivocally reshaped the way we communicate through rhyme. Whether demonstrated through poetry, rap or other rhythmic artistry, the english language includes a major part in the use of metaphorical use, personification and other forms of figurative language. The continued use of figurative language adds deeper meaning to the writing in sonnets and other form of poetry and this is continuously demonstrated throughout Shakespeare’s…

Many authors use their works as an emotional outlet. An emotional outlet is a way for a person to express their emotions through art or a hobby, usually something healthy and non-destructive to themselves or others. Often times, people express their emotions by yelling or even physical violence, but some have mastered the use of an action or even meditation instead. Emotional outlets, such as poetry or literature, provide a platform for an author to voice their opinions on topics relevant to…