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A horseman comes to visit a person he has once promised (someone) he would. But the mansion is deserted, occupied only by a bird and phantoms. His repeated enquiries, unexpectedly, are not answered. So he is feeling confused, lonely and awkward. His questions are heard only by a group of ghosts living there, who, disturbed by the traveler's knockings, huddle up along the staircase apprehensively, for the world of the living is as intriguing for them as is theirs for those alive. Unanswered, he leaves the place in it's quietness and goes back.
The theme is to create a strange, eerie atmosphere by the use of likely words, phrases and situation. The turret suggests a medieval mansion; the bird shows that the house is deserted; the starry night adds up to the atmosphere's eeriness; moonlight gives a romantic hue; the unchecked trees and fern about the house confirm its solitude; the door divides the world into 2- that of the living and the other of the dead.
Alliteration (silence surged softly..., etc), metaphors (silence surging like waves, etc) and imagery (fell echoing through..., etc) help to create spookiness.So 'Listeners' poem is different from others.
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What is the plot of the poem is the listeners?
The listener is aalways the plot of the poem. What is a poem if its not heard?
What is the theme of the listeners poem?
my eng is 2 much poor so i ve nt answer . i lots need this ans ....what is the main idea of listeners??
8 types of listeners?
The passive listener, who listens without actively engaging or responding. The critical listener, who analyzes and questions the message being conveyed. The empathetic listener, who shows understanding and compassion towards the speaker. The selective listener, who focuses only on specific parts of the message. The attentive listener, who gives full focus and concentration to the speaker. The evaluative listener, who judges the validity or credibility of the message. The reflective listener, who thinks deeply about the content and its implications. The defensive listener, who reacts emotionally or negatively to the message.
Who is the traveler in the poem the listeners?
the traveler remains unknown because the writer wanted to keep it a mystery
Why does it say 'hoofs' at the end of 'The Listeners' (poem)?
The use of "hoofs" in the poem "The Listeners" by Walter de la Mare creates a sense of mystery and suspense by implying that the mysterious figure might be something otherworldly or supernatural. The choice of this word adds to the eerie and haunting atmosphere of the poem.
Can a poem be a speech?
Yes, a poem can be read as a speech when presented to an audience. The rhythmic and lyrical qualities of a poem can enhance its delivery and engage listeners in a way that mirrors the impact of a spoken word performance or speech.
Summary of the poem the listeners by Walter de la mare?
This poem is really nice, for the first time I din't understood even a single thing but my teacher made it possible for me to understand. This poem is about a traveller who comes far away in a forest to meet his near dear one but the person is not mentioned. He comes here but disappoints as he is not able to meet the person but he feels that some ghosts of phantom listeners are there, some souls but they are not talking to him so he is disappoint a bit.........
Which line in The Listeners is an example of alliteration?
The line "And how the silence surged softly backward" in the poem "The Listeners" by Walter de la Mare is an example of alliteration, where the repeated "s" sound creates a musical quality in the verse.
Is bmth a good band?
everyone has different opinions about different bands,it depends on the listeners.
How can you use euphony in a sentence?
The song put euphony to the listeners. This means the song was a pleasure to hear.
Are referential listeners the most common listeners?
No. Casual listeners are the most common type of listeners.
What is the poem the listeners by Walter De La Mare?
This poem is really nice, for the first time I din't understood even a single thing but my teacher made it possible for me to understand. This poem is about a traveller who comes far away in a forest to meet his near dear one but the person is not mentioned. He comes here but disappoints as he is not able to meet the person but he feels that some ghosts of phantom listeners are there, some souls but they are not talking to him so he is disappoint a bit.........
