Rilke uses an array of imagery techniques in his poem “The Panther” to help the reader arrive at a sense of theme. Rilke employs personification in the first line of the poem to help evoke an ironic tone upon the reader. For example‚ in this line Rilke personifies the fact that the panther’s vision “cannot hold anything else” but the bars he sees right in front of him. This adds a paradoxical element to the poem because the personification functions as a means to limit the panther instead of giving
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twangs” and “frontier trousers”. Based on the word choices such as the ones above‚ it is very easy for us to gather a description of what Holcomb is like. Capote uses imagery and tone to accurately convey how he sees Holcomb: aged‚ calm‚ and lonesome. Capote uses a lot of imagery in these paragraphs to express his view of the town. The use of phrases like “lonesome area”‚ “ramshackle mansion”‚ and the word “flaking” provide appeal to the sight. He continues to describe the feel of the town as well
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about the power imagery has in our brains and in our everyday lives. Imagery can lead to a positive life as people concentrate in visualizing good things and thus leading to positive imagery. Many people have‚ at one time or another in their lives‚ heard about how positive thinking can be the start to a better life and about how powerful it can be. However‚ according to doctor Lazarus‚ it is positive imaging where the real power really lays. People hardly ever think they are using imagery but every time
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This story is about the adventures of a young woman in ancient China‚ named Mulan‚ inspired by a familiar Chinese folk tale. Mulan is a lovable‚ spirited girl who doesn’t fit in with Chinese tradition because she has a bad habit of speaking her mind and following her heart‚ which gets her into a lot of trouble. Mulan’s parents sent her to the matchmaker hoping that she will find a suitable husband‚ but through several mishaps she fails miserably and is told she will never bring her family honor
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In the poem Identity‚ the author’s use of metaphors created the theme of individualism‚ meaning it’s better to be yourself than something you’re not. The narrator believes that all of society is the same‚ everyone acts the same and looks the same‚ but “[he’d] rather smell of musty‚ green stench than of sweet‚ fragrant lilac.” (Polanco‚ 19) if it meant he was himself and unlike the rest of society. Usually weeds are not known as good things‚ but in this case they stand out‚ but in a good way. When
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’THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH’: How Nigerian Folk Poem‚ ’Hunger’ reflects the Nigerians’ Life By : Asvergi Varativoni 112011033 Nigerian folk poem‚ hunger‚ reflected a socio-cultural issue of how Nigerians live their life in poverty. It could be seen clearly in every single line of the poem. Let’s take a closer look to the lines. The title‚ ’hunger’ itself could mean two things. Literary hungry‚ a feeling that you need food to fill in your stomach; and it could also mean a desire to get something
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The Use of Animal Imagery in The Wars Timothy Findley’s The Wars describes the history of Robert Ross‚ a Second Lieutenant in the Canadian Army‚ during World War 1. The story of Robert Ross is a candid recollection of a young man coming of age in the midst of horror and confusion associated with the "war to end all wars". Presented in the form of an archivist trying to piece together the past from pictures and letters‚ the narrative account is full of rich imagery and deep meaning. The abundant
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Poet’s Use of Mockery As Diction in Poem Tom Dinkel The poet’s use of mockery as diction conveys his disillusioned attitude toward the men that plan the battles without actually fighting in them. Using the words "If I were fierce‚ and bald‚ and short of breath‚" to describe the majors allows the reader to picture the majors as old‚ fat‚ out of shape men that spend their days "guzzling and gulping in the best hotel" safe from any danger. Fierce‚ bald and short of breath give the reader a negative
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“HUNGER” English 101 “Hunger” In the story hunger author Anne Lamott introduces herself and her struggle with food addiction and her battle with eating disorders that she suffered in the early part of her life. In this story she talks about her life how she was growing up‚ her personal obsession with food‚ her battle with alcoholism‚ and addiction to eating. Lamott in the short story hunger also covers her struggle for life with the eating disorder bulimia.
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Use of Imagery and Figurative Language in “Facing It” by Yusef Komunyakaa In his poem‚ “Facing It”‚ Yusef Komunyakaa describes his ambivalent emotions towards the Vietnam War of which he was a veteran. Reflecting on his experiences‚ Yusef expresses his conflicting feelings about the Vietnam War and his feelings about how racism has played a part in America’s history. By using visual imagery and metaphoric language throughout the poem‚ Yusef is able to reflect the sad and confused emotions he
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