…Romeo with the ladies.” (Alluding to Shakespeare’s Romeo, known for his romanticism). Parallelism Using similar grammatical structures to create a sense of balance and rhythm. Example: “Ask not what your…
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Balanced Sentence
…A balanced sentence (also known as parallelism) is a sentence composed of two parts that are equal in length, grammatical structure, and importance. These parts are often presented side by…
Anaphora
…repetition of “It is” gradually builds a sense of philosophical weight and emphasizes the importance of inner qualities. 3. Anaphora and Lists/Parallelism Anaphora often works with other literary devices like…
Once More unto the Breach, Dear Friends, Once More
…the English lineage, inspiring the current generation to live up to an almost mythical standard of bravery and endurance. Repetition and Parallelism Repetition is a key rhetorical device used throughout…
A Wise Old Owl
…actions of an animal, making the abstract concept of wisdom more accessible. Repetition and Parallelism The poem masterfully uses repetition and parallelism in its core lines: The more he saw,…
The Rainbow Bridge
…pervasive sense of peace and eventual joy. Repetition and Parallelism While not extensive, the poem uses subtle repetition and parallelism to reinforce its themes. For example, the repeated emphasis on…
The Builders
…the past and present actions directly to the building metaphor. Parallelism: The poem employs parallelism to emphasize the diversity of contributions and create a balanced structure. The lines “Some with…
Live Your Life
…Structure: Parallelism and Repetition The text employs parallelism, the repetition of similar grammatical structures, to create a rhythmic flow and emphasize key ideas. Observe the rhythmic quality in: Love your…
Brahma
…vanished gods to me appear” appeal to the senses and create a sense of mystery and wonder, illustrating that nothing is truly lost or distant from the divine. Parallelism: The…
Our Deepest Fear
…spiritual and religious beliefs. This grounding in a broader context of divine connection elevates the poem’s message, suggesting that individual potential is sacred and purposeful. Parallelism: The concluding lines, “As…
Solomon Grundy
…rhymes, but on the musicality and predictability of the repeated phrase structure, which often falls into a trochaic meter, giving it a lively, marching feel. Repetition and Parallelism One of…
Alabama Centennial
…violent reactions of “dogs and hoses” and “clubs and guns,” emphasizing the courage of the protestors. Parallelism: The structural similarity in phrases or sentences, known as parallelism, is evident in…
From the Bridge: To Brooklyn Bridge
…energy and inherent freedom. Repetition and Parallelism Crane strategically employs repetition and parallelism to emphasize key ideas, create a sense of rhythm, and reinforce the poem’s central themes, particularly the…
Cousin Kate
…“stronger wing” implies her greater capability, shrewdness, or resilience in navigating social challenges, suggesting a pragmatic strength that the speaker lacked. Parallelism Parallelism, the use of grammatically similar constructions, enhances…
Cherokee Rose
…“Oh Spirit” underscores the speaker’s desperate plea and questioning. Parallelism: The use of similar grammatical structures to create balance and rhythm is prominent, particularly in the fourth stanza: One nation…
Life In Our Village
…an image of children running, laughing, and playing, making the setting feel real and relatable. Parallelism: This device involves using similar grammatical structures to create balance, rhythm, and emphasis. Martie…
Aboriginal Charter of Rights
…“love, not overlordship.” This constant juxtaposition underscores the profound injustice and the clear path towards a better future. Anaphora and Parallelism Anaphora, the repetition of a word or phrase at…
A Quoi Bon Dire
…various literary devices and poetic devices. Repetition and Parallelism One of the most striking poetic devices is the use of repetition and parallelism in the lines “And everybody thinks that…
Song of Myself
…of labor and the individual songs that contribute to the great symphony of life. Parallelism Parallelism involves the use of similar grammatical structures or patterns of words to create a…
Auguries of Innocence
To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour A…