God’s Grandeur by Gerard Manley Hopkins Summary of God’s Grandeur About the Poem: “God’s Grandeur” is a celebrated sonnet by the Victorian poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, first published posthumously in 1918. The poem is a powerful meditation on the ever‑present…
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Pied Beauty
Pied Beauty by Gerard Manley Hopkins Glory be to God for dappled things – For skies of couple-colour as a brinded cow; For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim; Fresh-firecoal chestnut-falls; finches’ wings; Landscape plotted and pieced –…
My Shadow
My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, And what can I say is more than I can see. He is very, very like me from the heels up to…
Great Expectations Characters
A writer uses different characters to evolve a story and convey his idea through their personality. Without characters and their development, the story cannot progress. They could be animals and inanimate objects. Some of the best characters in Great Expectations…
Acrostic
Have you ever noticed a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or a phrase? That’s likely an acrostic! It’s a fun and creative way to play with language and create meaning. Let’s dive into…
A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning
A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning by John Donne As virtuous men pass mildly away, And whisper to their souls to go, Whilst some of their sad friends do say The breath goes now, and some say, No: So let us melt,…
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat by Edward Lear I The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five-pound note. The Owl looked up…
Epistle
Have you ever stumbled upon a letter woven into a larger story, or a poem that feels like a direct address to someone? That’s often the work of an epistle, a fascinating literary form with a rich history. Let’s explore…
Death of a Salesman Characters
A writer uses different characters to evolve a story and convey his idea through their personality. Without characters and their development, the story cannot progress. Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman has characters that have become icons of themes and…
A Poison Tree
A Poison Tree by William Blake I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. And I watered it in fears,…
Catalog
Welcome! Today we’re going to explore a really neat trick writers use called “Catalog.” It’s simpler than it sounds, and you’ve probably encountered it many times without even realizing it! Let’s unlock its power. What is Catalog? (The Basics) Catalog,…
Feminine Rhyme
Welcome, word lovers! Today, we’re diving into a special kind of rhyme – one that adds a beautiful softness and musicality to poetry. It’s called Feminine Rhyme, and it’s about more than just the last sounds matching. Let’s explore! What…
Romanticism
Have you ever felt a powerful connection to nature, a stirring of intense emotion when reading a poem, or a fascination with the mysterious and the supernatural? If so, you’ve touched upon the core of Romanticism, a powerful artistic, literary,…
A Visit from St. Nicholas
A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that…
Death of a Salesman Themes
Themes are overarching ideas and beliefs that the writers express in their texts including poetry, fiction, and plays. Themes make the story appealing and persuasive and help readers to understand the hidden messages in a story or poem. Arthur Miller’s…
Main Idea
When you read a paragraph, essay, story or speech, the first thing that sticks in your mind is usually a single thought – the Main Idea. This core message guides every sentence and keeps readers focused. Understanding how to spot,…
Short Story
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to explore something truly magical: the short story. It’s a world packed with adventure, emotion, and complete little universes, all contained in a surprisingly small space. Let’s unlock its secrets together! What is a Short…
Novel
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to explore a truly amazing form of storytelling – the novel. It’s something many of you have likely experienced, perhaps through a beloved book or a story you just couldn’t put down. Let’s dive in…
Little Bo-Peep
Little Bo-Peep by Mother Goose Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep, And can’t tell where to find them; Leave them alone, and they’ll come home, Bringing their tails behind them. Little Bo-Peep fell fast asleep, And dreamt she heard them…
Bias
We all have opinions, and those opinions often color how we see the world. But what happens when those opinions sneak into the stories we tell, the information we present, or the arguments we make? That is where bias comes…