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10 Great Metaphors from Popular 1960s’ Songs

The relationship of music, song and figurative devices cannot be denied. Especially most songwriters use similes and metaphors in their lyrics. Metaphors are used to color the words and convey the messages in the song ready to relate to the…

Wild Oats

Wild Oats by Philip Larkin About twenty years ago Two girls came in where I worked— A bosomy English rose And her friend in specs I could talk to. Faces in those days sparked The whole shooting-match off, and I…

John Henry

John Henry by Anonymous  When John Henry was a little tiny baby Sitting on his mama’s knee, He picked up a hammer and a little piece of steel Saying, “Hammer’s going to be the death of me, Lord, Lord, Hammer’s…

A Stitch in Time

Meaning of “A Stitch in Time” The phrase “a stitch in time” means a timely effort that can prevent difficulty and hard work in the future. However, the complete version of this phrase is “a stitch in time saves nine.”…

The Cremation of Sam McGee

The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert W. Service There are strange things done in the midnight sun       By the men who moil for gold; The Arctic trails have their secret tales       That would make your blood run cold; The…

All Things Come to Those Who Wait

Meaning of “All Things Come to Those Who Wait” The proverb “all things come to those who wait” means if people are persistent and patient, they will finally achieve their goal. In other words, it means a person must exercise…

Forgiveness in The Bible

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violets shed on the heel that has crushed it, as said by Mark Twain. It is never easy to forget. The pain of yesterday and its wound does not heal in seconds, and the…

How to Write a Letter of Interest

A letter of interest is a way to communicate your skills, experiences, and qualifications to recruitment in charge or a human resource department when the company has not posted a job requirement yet. It should be precise, general, and focus…

Twelfth Night Themes

A theme is an overarching idea that runs through a literary text in one or some parts. It makes up the major point the author he wants to convey to his readers. William Shakespeare has also used wide-ranging themes in…

Twelfth Night Characters

Characters are human beings or animals in novels, stories, and poems. The authors show their beliefs, ideas and philosophical foundations through these characters. Major characters in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare are not only interesting and also bring humor through…

Twelfth Night Quotes

Quotes or quotations are phrases, sentences, lines taken from a literary work. They often represent some universal truths and themes of a story, play, or a poem. Quotes from Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare also show themes and challenges during…

As Happy As Larry

Meaning of “As Happy as Larry” The phrase “as happy as Larry” means a very happy person. The phrase is most suitable for the person who always remains happy, laughs a lot even when the things are not in their…

To a Mouse

To a Mouse by Robert Burns Wee, sleeket, cowran, tim’rous beastie, O, what a panic’s in thy breastie! Thou need na start awa sae hasty, Wi’ bickerin brattle! I wad be laith to rin an’ chase thee Wi’ murd’ring pattle!…

As High As a Kite

Meaning of “As High as a Kite” This phrase “as high as a kite” shows the meanings of too much excitement or thrill. In a few occasions, the phrase also means a person is drunk or under the influence of…

Harlem

Harlem by Langston Hughes What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like…

As Dead As a Doornail

Meaning of “As Dead as a Doornail” The phrase “as dead as a doornail” means to be dead or lifeless. It means that an animate thing has no life left in it. It also means finished, useless or perished and…

Siren Song

Siren Song by Margaret Atwood This is the one song everyone would like to learn: the song that is irresistible: the song that forces men to leap overboard in squadrons even though they see the beached skulls the song nobody…

How to Write A Book Report

Most students and book reviewers find it difficult to write a book report. A book report often gives you insight into the author and book. It is also a critical and descriptive evaluation of a book. A book report provides…

The Twelve Days of Christmas

The Twelve Days of Christmas  by Anonymous The first day of Christmas, My true love sent to me A partridge in a pear tree. The second day of Christmas, My true love sent to me Two turtle doves, and A…

Sonnet 29

Sonnet 29 by William Shakespeare When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself and curse my fate, Wishing me like to…