This is what Milton was referring to when he wrote about "that one talent which is death to hide / lodg'd with me useless though my soul more bent / to serve therewith my maker and present / my true account lest he returning chide" The biblical allusion is clearly related to this parable of the talents; and Milton was aware that now that he was blind he would be less able to give a true account of his abilities. Another Biblical passage alluded to is the one that says, "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run ...

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Kate Chopin's book, The Awakening, uses many different literary techniques to entertain readers through her writing. Chopin's use of diction, imagery, and the characterization of Edna Pontellier add to the passage and the book as a whole. The author's purpose of entertaining readers is reached throu...

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• Grade Level: High School