…human fate. The “beam in darkness” used to describe knowledge in the fifth stanza symbolizes hope and enlightenment piercing through ignorance or despair. Metaphor and Personification Tennyson employs metaphor to…
500 search results for "metaphor"
The Paradox
…and multifaceted nature of the Paradox, making its abstract qualities tangible and memorable. Metaphor and Symbolism The entire poem functions as an extended metaphor, with the speaker, “The Paradox,” representing…
The Rear Guard
…also uses a subtle onomatopoeia, mimicking the distant, dull thud of explosions, further immersing the reader in the war zone. Figurative Language: Metaphor and Symbolism Metaphor and symbolism are crucial…
The Armada
…the armada and the later burning of the heart. Metaphor: A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as,” stating that…
Wild Bees
…a simile: “gloved and masked to the eyes like plundering desperadoes,” which highlights their aggressive intent and foreshadows the violence to come. Metaphor: The beehive itself becomes a powerful metaphor….
The Rainy Day
…a storm. Metaphor: Drawing Powerful Comparisons A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as,” stating that one thing *is* another….
Love without Love
…picture of grandeur and a somewhat formal, yet intimate, setting for the speaker’s inner world. Metaphor: Metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using…
Woman to Child
…emphasizing the immense scale of the life-creation process. Metaphor: The Fabric of Being Metaphor is central to the poem’s ability to convey abstract concepts in concrete, imaginative ways. The most…
The Secret of the Machines
…reader into the poem’s world and underscore the transformative power being discussed. Metaphor and Extended Metaphor The entire poem functions as an extended metaphor, with the machines representing the broader…
The Wild Swans at Coole
…metaphor for timeless beauty, enduring freedom, and nature’s indifference to human aging. The line “Their hearts have not grown old” is a direct metaphor, attributing human emotional capacity to the…
Sunflower Sutra
…and resilience. The locomotive and industrial grime symbolize the destructive forces of modern society, materialism, and spiritual decay. Metaphor: Beyond the central sunflower metaphor, Ginsberg uses metaphors like “the grime…
There’s a Certain Slant of Light
…the light is not only heavy but also grand, spiritual, and perhaps even beautiful in its intensity. Metaphor: Hidden Meanings A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly states…
Insensibility
…and Simile Owen uses metaphors and similes to draw powerful comparisons: “Their spirit drags no pack” (Stanza I) is a metaphor suggesting that emotional burdens are heavier than physical ones,…
Ulysses
…poem is rich with figurative language: “hungry heart”: A powerful metaphor for Ulysses’ insatiable desire for experience and knowledge. “rust unburnish’d, not to shine in use”: A metaphor comparing an…
I Hear America Singing
…of unity and shared purpose, even amidst individual tasks. Metaphor and Symbolism: The Song of Labor and Life The central and most powerful device is the extended metaphor of “singing.”…
Alone
…beauty. The “lightning in the sky” and the “cloud that took the form of a demon” provide stark, unsettling images that reflect the speaker’s internal turmoil. Metaphor: A metaphor is…
Those Winter Sundays
…visualize the harsh setting. Metaphor An implied comparison between two unlike things. The “banked fires blaze” is a metaphor for the father’s warmth and love. Symbolism Objects or actions representing…
The Second Coming
…deeper layers of meaning and appreciation for the poem’s artistry. Metaphor: The poem is rich with extended metaphors that convey complex ideas through vivid comparisons. The “falcon and falconer” metaphor…
The New Colossus
…impact. Metaphor and Symbolism The entire poem is rich with metaphor and symbolism. The Statue of Liberty transcends its physical form to become a profound symbol of hope, freedom, and…
O Captain! My Captain!
…Metaphor: A Nation’s Journey The entire poem functions as an extended metaphor, a comparison that runs throughout the entire work. This is perhaps the most crucial element for understanding the…