The expression "little slag" used in "The Seduction" is also very common for its era, whereas the curse words in the era of "Cousin Kate" would be less abusive and harsh. A peculiar rhyme scheme is used in "Cousin Kate". Every other line in each stanza rhymes, whereas the rhyme scheme in "The Seduction" is not bound to a rule. In some stanzas, the second and forth lines rhyme, but in others, the first, third and fourth lines rhyme. ...

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The sentence structure within this story relates to rhyming. I believe he was kind of showing off within this sonnet because not only did this man know how to write poetry, he knew the details that came along with it as with the sentence structure and rhyming. ... The language the narrator tends to use soft-spoken words because he's coming to an end of his life and in relevance to when this was written, the language is very different then the language we use in modern society. ... There is nothing strange about this only how he chose to write his sonnet other then it rhymes. ... The wor...

• Word Count: 1745
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It is the essence of words that flow forth freely to land on paper or linger on lips. ... Painting pictures with words is not impossible. ... Not only did it relax me but my words seemed to have an effect on others when read. ... It seems on occasion that there is no method to the madness and that there is no rhyme or reason, but this is just one persons opinion and another person can quite easily see the passion and the effort. ... Do you see the lines and curves of my words and thoughts? ...

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The rhyme scheme is regular and the meter is tercet iamb. ... There are many words like "Death", "Battered", "Scraped", and "Beat". ... The placement of these words is strategic, emphasizing the sound and feel of the poem as well as the softness of her disposition. ... Usually this hard sound has negative connotations, but here it simply provides a pausing point at key words. Again, the repetition of letters shows Roethke's playful obsession with this woman by drawing attention to these particular words. ...

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He uses the conceit of God being a blacksmith and beating him back into shape, hence the first three words of the poem "Batter my heart". ... Batter My Heart is written in Italian sonnet form, it has iambic pentameter with fourteen lines of alternating rhyme in the form ABBA ABBA CDCD, and an ending couplet; EE. ... The rhythmical pattern changes to sound abrasive to the ears, and underlines the extra harshness the words imply to effectively show the violence that the narrator wishes from God. In the first Quatrain the use of plosive words such as break, blow, burn also help to show the harshn...

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Throughout the play, Romeo and Juliet are forced to show their love for others. When Romeo marries Juliet, he is forced to show love and respect for Tybalt. But when Tybalt kills Mercutio, Romeo's genuine love for Mercutio overshadows his love out of duty, and Romeo kills Tybalt, which leads to hi...

• Word Count: 1508
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Because there is no hidden meaning in Neruda's words, and he is very open about his feelings. ... There are no rhymes in "Here I Love You", and the six verses have a meter that is scattered. ...

• Word Count: 1395
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School