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Hello Marcelo! This quote is an example of rhythm, which is the pattern of stressed & unstressed syllables in spoken or written language, especially in poetry. There is a clear pattern of repetition...

In addition to the above tips, remember that literature is an art form. We each might take something different from what we read. Poetry can be very challenging to dissect! If you think you've discovered...

A symbol in literature is anything (truly, ANYTHING!) that stands for something else. Here are some examples of symbolism in To Kill a Mockingbird: 1. Atticus. Atticus is a symbol for justice and equality....

Hi DreaKate, In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus teaches his children many life lessons. He is a figure of justice, integrity,  and character. One of the most important life lessons (and a theme of the...

Hi there! Setting can be used in many ways. No only can it be used to provide a background for a story, but it can also be used to influence a theme. Take, for example, Chapters 17-22 of To Kill a Mockingbird....

A theme is something that is a life lesson or an overall message that the author is trying to impart in a story. A strong theme of Romeo + Juliet is that hasty love can be marked by trouble. There are...

I agree with you that "planting tomatoes when one is planting seeds" is an example of synecdoche. The main difference between the two devices is that synecdoche refers to a whole by calling it the name...

Hello! Here are some great questions you could ask to help you interview a college graduate: 1. Where did you go to college? When did you graduate? What was your major? 2. Are you currently working...

The short story "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is full of situational and verbal irony. Situational irony is when an event contradicts the expectations of the characters or the readers....

Parallel structure consists of two or more words, phrases, or clauses that are similar in length & grammatical form. For example: "While on summer break, I went golfing, swimming, and biking." This...