"To His Excellency General Washington" utilizes symbolism to represent Washington as a heroic figure and key themes like patriotism and revolution through vivid imagery. The poem also employs personification to give traits like wisdom and courage to Washington, adding to his character as a leader. Additionally, apostrophe is used as the poem directly addresses Washington, praising his virtues and contributions to the American cause.
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Phyllis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley wrote her poem "To His Excellency General Washington" to complement what Washington had done to free the USA from Britain. That is my understanding of it.
The Governor General of Jamaica is addressed directly as 'Your Excellency' and indirectly as 'His Excellency the Governor General'
it convinced colonist to join the patriot cause using poetry not violence
The poet, Phillis Wheatley, uses an AABB rhyme scheme in her poem "To His Excellency General Washington." This means that the last word of every other line rhymes with each other throughout the poem. This rhyme scheme gives the poem a sense of rhythm and unity.
Address the Governor General or his or her spouse as "Excellency" or "Your Excellency" first, then as "Sir" or "Madame" as is gender appropriate thereafter.
His/Her Excellency
The Governor General of Canada should be initially addressed in conversation as Your Excellency (or simply Excellency), and subsequently as Ma'am (or Sir, in the case of a male governor general).
The spouse of the Governor General is Her Excellency Ms. Sharon Johnson, C.C.; she should be addressed in writing as "Excellency," and you should close with "Yours Sincerely." In person, she should be addressed as "Your Excellency" when you meet, and then on subsequent occasions as "Madam."
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean is currently the Governor General of Canada.The Governor General's term is set to end on 1 October 2010, upon the appointment of Her Excellency's successor, Mr. David Johnston, the Governor General-designate.Her Excellency's term will have been 27 September 2005-1 October 2010.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, is to remain the Queen's representative until 1 October 2010, the date of the appointment of Her Excellency's successor, Mr. David Johnston (Governor General-designate).