Line 2: “Clouds come hurrying” Line 9: “Like a madman chasing nothing” Lines 10-11: “Pregnant clouds / Ride stately on its back
This line is an example of personification, as it attributes human-like qualities (cursing) to the blood of his children.
This line is an example of personification, as it attributes human qualities (ambition) to a non-human object (ladder).
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Types of rhyme include end rhyme (rhyming at the end of lines), internal rhyme (rhyming within a line), and slant rhyme (near rhyme or partial rhyme). In "An African Thunderstorm" by David Rubadiri, an example of end rhyme is "humming, drumming" in the lines "The air is split / By a bolt of lighting; / thunderclaps / Shatter ear drums;" rattling, battling, sand and land .
Personification is a literary device where human attributes are given to non-human entities. To identify a line containing personification, look for phrases that describe inanimate objects, animals, or abstract concepts as if they have human qualities or emotions. For example, "The wind whispered through the trees" personifies the wind by suggesting it can whisper, a human action. If you provide specific lines, I can help identify which one contains personification.
IN the line "WITH HIS HARD BLEAK STEEL AT THE PATIENT REED" the patient reed is has personification
The sentence you provided is an example of personification. personification: a figure of speech in which an idea, object or animal are given human qualities
In the book "Wayside School is Falling Down," a personification example can be found in the line: "The rain stared out the window." This personifies the rain as if it has the human ability to stare, adding a playful and imaginative element to the storytelling.
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Langston Hughes uses repetition, imagery, and symbolism in "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." The repetition of the word "rivers" emphasizes the deep connection between African Americans and the history of civilization. Imagery, such as the "muddy bosom" of the Euphrates, creates vivid pictures that evoke a sense of timelessness and strength. Symbolism, like the rivers representing the collective history of the African diaspora, adds layers of meaning to the poem.
One example of personification in the poem "The World is Not a Pleasant Place to Be" is "The world fell and broke its wings." This line gives the world the human-like quality of being able to fall and break its wings, which helps convey a sense of vulnerability and turmoil.
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