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Questions tagged 'Poetry'

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Anonymous

Feb 17, 2025

What does how many, how much by shel silverstein mean?

I need to reflect on the poem "How Many, How Much" by Shel Silverstein for my English class. My initial interpretation is that it encourages us to live life to its fullest. However, I would like to el...

What emotions do carpe diem poems usually express?

What emotions are commonly expressed in carpe diem poems? a. love and peace b. fear and regret c. anxiety and worry d. both b and c

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Anya Mayer

Feb 13, 2025

What is the main theme of the poem "Exiled" by Edna St. Vincent Millay?

Could you please help me understand the main theme of the poem "Exiled" by Edna St. Vincent Millay? I would appreciate a quick response. Thank you!

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Anonymous

Feb 13, 2025

What does 'Without a tear I lay my parting groan' mean?

What does "Without a tear I lay my parting groan" mean? I came across this phrase and am curious about its deeper meaning and context. Could someone provide an explanation? Thanks in advance.

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Anonymous

Feb 13, 2025

Whitman used iambic feet in the poem for what purpose?

What purpose did Whitman have in using iambic feet in his poem? The unstressed-stressed combination mimics the rhythm of waves, while the stressed-unstressed combination reflects the labor on a ship....

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Anonymous

Feb 11, 2025

I did my homework, just wondering if its right. Easy points for the wise answerer?

The theme of a poem is ___. (1 point) a) the attitude conveyed by the speaker b) the change that occurs during the poem c) the message the author is communicating The speaker of a poem...

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Anonymous

Feb 10, 2025

Read these lines from the poem ‘the horses’ by ted hughes, and answer the question that follows. i climbed through the woods in the

Read the following lines from the poem "The Horses" by Ted Hughes and answer the question that follows: "I climbed through the woods in the hour-before-dawn dark. Evil air, a frost-making stillness."...

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Anonymous

Feb 10, 2025

What are words/lyrics to to the spoken word poem, Worst Poetry by Sarah Kay?

I’ve watched several videos of this spoken word poem, "Worst Poetry" by Sarah Kay, performed live on various websites. For a project, I need the written text of the poem, but I’d rather not transcribe...

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Anonymous

Feb 09, 2025

Read the excerpt from ‘mending wall.’ spring is the mischief in me, and i wonder if i could put a notion in his head: ‘why do they

What is the significance of the excerpt from Robert Frost's "Mending Wall," where the speaker reflects, "Spring is the mischief in me, and I wonder if I could put a notion in his head: 'Why do they......