Questions tagged 'Poetry'
83 questions
Nov 07, 2024
Help with Sonnet 16 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning?
Compare the speaker and her beloved in Sonnet 16 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. How do the poem's language and imagery enhance your understanding of these two central figures? What is the overarching...
Nov 07, 2024
The rhyme scheme of a poem enhances all of the following except
The rhyme scheme of a poem enhances all of the following aspects, except for which one? a. the mood b. the setting c. the reader's interpretive understanding d. the reader's ability to remember lines...
What aspect of Robert Frost’s poetry breaks from tradition?
The aspect of Robert Frost's poetry that breaks from tradition is his use of blank verse, rather than adhering to a conventional alliterative meter.
Nov 03, 2024
In “Ode to the West Wind,” which statement best summarizes Shelley’s depiction of the West Wind?
In Percy Bysshe Shelley's "Ode to the West Wind," which statement most accurately summarizes his portrayal of the West Wind?
Nov 02, 2024
can somebody please summarize the poem, “The Tame Bird was in the Cage” by Rabindranath Tagore ?
Could someone please provide a summary of the poem "The Tame Bird was in the Cage" by Rabindranath Tagore? I would appreciate insights into its themes, imagery, and overall meaning. Thank you!
Nov 01, 2024
how many lines does a free verse poem have in a stanza?
In traditional poetry, it's common to find stanzas consisting of four lines. However, I'm curious about free verse poetry. How many lines can a stanza have in a poem that employs free verse? I need th...
Simile for long hair?
I'm writing a poem about my long hair, and I'm looking for a simile to describe its length. Can you suggest a comparison? For example, "Long like a _."
Nov 01, 2024
Which best statement best reflects millay’s attitude toward the seasons?
What statement best reflects Millay’s attitude toward the seasons?
Can you help me understand this poem?
Can you help me understand this poem, "Birthday Present from First Born" by Kit Pepper? In the mail today, I received a small silver frog—the size of a thumbnail—with no card, letter, or return addre...
The speaker in ‘harlem’ contemplates a) the outcome of people’s hatred. b) the fate of aspirations that are unrealized. c) the result
The speaker in the poem "Harlem" reflects on the fate of unfulfilled aspirations. What insights can be drawn from this contemplation?