…(As those who have tasted it say) But up in that tree sits a chocolate cat, and a gingerbread dog prowls below Personification and Anthropomorphism: The “chocolate cat” and “gingerbread…
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A Far Cry from Africa
…the “waste” of human life. Personification: Giving Life to the Abstract Personification is used to give human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract concepts, making them more relatable and impactful….
To a Waterfowl
…in a guiding force, making its journey a profound reflection of the human experience. Personification: While subtle, personification appears in lines describing the “Power whose care Teaches thy way.” This…
Renascence
…perception to an overwhelming encounter with “Infinity.” The poem employs powerful personification and metaphor to describe this experience. Infinity is not an abstract concept but a tangible, oppressive force: I…
This Is My Letter To The World
…and her plea for understanding. The “hands I cannot see” are a metaphor for the unseen forces or future readers who might receive and interpret her message. Personification: Dickinson personifies…
Three Little Birds in a Row
…some judgments. Personification Personification is a key literary device in this poem, as it attributes human qualities and actions to the birds. The birds are not merely observing; they are…
She Was a Phantom of Delight
…her grounded grace. Personification: While not a dominant device, subtle personification can be seen in phrases like “cheerful Dawn,” attributing a human emotion to a natural phenomenon. Symbolism: Several elements…
Virtue
…suggests a perfect, fleeting union. The “dew” weeping for its fall is a poignant personification, symbolizing nature’s lament for lost beauty. The Rose: Represents passionate, vibrant, but ultimately fragile beauty….
I Know My Soul
…to interpret the speaker’s journey on multiple levels. Personification and Paradox Personification is evident in the line: This awful key to my infinity Conspires to rob me of sweet joy…
The Garden
…and its joyful, natural state within the garden. Personification Personification gives human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract concepts, making the garden feel alive and responsive. Examples include: Whose short…
Patterns
…have broken the pattern. The imagery of the “letters squirmed like snakes” vividly portrays her internal horror and revulsion at the news, a powerful example of personification reflecting her emotional…
Sonnet 147
…This personification of “reason” as a doctor is highly effective. A physician’s role is to heal and guide towards health. However, the speaker admits that “his prescriptions are not kept,”…
Speech: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
…known as repetition, which here emphasizes the relentless, unceasing, and seemingly endless flow of time. The word “Creeps” is a powerful verb, employing personification to suggest that time moves slowly,…
Alabama Centennial
…Personification: Subtle personification is used when the “new voice / Rode its wings with quiet urgency.” Giving the voice the ability to “ride” on the “wings” of the wind imbues…
Africa My Africa
…My Africa” to deepen the poem’s impact and convey its powerful message. Personification: Diop personifies Africa, addressing it directly as if it were a living, sentient being capable of hearing…
The Wound in Time
…potential for renewed violence. Personification: Giving Life to Abstract Concepts Duffy personifies abstract concepts to imbue them with agency and emotion. The “century’s tides” are described as “chanting their bitter…
The Habit of Perfection
…a disciplined restraint of the physical senses. Personification: Giving Life to Abstract Concepts Personification attributes human qualities or actions to inanimate objects or abstract ideas. Hopkins personifies various senses and…
Unguarded Gate
…in the ruins of Rome evokes a desolate and fallen state, a powerful visual warning. Personification: Abstract concepts are given human qualities, making them more relatable and impactful. Liberty is…
To the Right Honorable William, Earl of Dartmouth
…in direct opposition to the harshness of tyranny. These images are crucial in conveying the poem’s central themes. Personification Personification is the attribution of human qualities or actions to inanimate…
An Africa Thunderstorm
…the disarray and vulnerability caused by the storm. Personification Personification gives human qualities or actions to inanimate objects or abstract ideas, making the storm feel like a living entity. The…