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Imagery In The Swamp
Swamps are often seen as negative or even scary. They are the subject of fear or mystery. However in the poem “The Swamp”, the author develops a complex relationship with the swamp through language the formation of the poem and imagery.

The poem is presented with a unique formation. The descension of the poems words adds a sense of panic. It begins with long lines only to taper off into short strokes. This cultivates a feeling of being trapped or close within the swamp itself. The author fears what is within it and is able to present that fear by having a uniform formation, with each stanza tapering off which emulates short, quick breaths associated with an anxiety attack. This combines to demonstrate the anxiety the author has when thinking
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