From the beginning this poem seems playful in tone stating, "I'm a riddle in nine syllables," as if the poem itself is talking to its readers (Plath 775). Further inspection of the poem reveals the "I" is actually a person. By starting the poem in this kind of mysterious manner, this tells us the person sees themselves as a riddle. ... In this line Plath mentions ivory and timbers which are things of value, and they are in the middle of the poem because of a connection to afore mentioned items of the poem (Plath 775). ... The poem is more about a conflict of the mother's in...

• Word Count: 1396
• Approx Pages: 6
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The poem "Oranges" uses imagery and strong concrete words to create meaning in his poem. ... This poem is written in first person and is narrated by a boy who is a reliable source. ... An orange can symbolize many things, but in this poem it symbolizes color and a child's joy. ... The descriptive words in the poem "Oranges" provide the reader with a sense that the events being described are of great importance to the young man narrating the poem. ... Again the orange is significant in the poem as the boy uses it to purchase his girl a gift. ...

• Word Count: 1251
• Approx Pages: 5
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• Grade Level: High School