"It seems that I hear Harry Moore.
From the earth his voice cries,
No bomb can kill the dreams I hold
For freedom never dies!
I will not stop! I will not stop
For freedom never dies!
I will not stop! I will not stop!
Freedom never dies!"
A ballad refrain is a repeated phrase or line in a ballad poem or song. It serves as a chorus-like element, often appearing at the end of each stanza to reinforce a key theme or emotion throughout the piece. The refrain helps to create a sense of unity and structure within the ballad.
Variations of the line "get up and bar the door" in the ballad serve as a recurring refrain or motif that adds structure and rhythm to the poem. It creates a sense of suspense and anticipation as the storyline unfolds, emphasizing the central theme of the ballad.
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There is an example of alliteration in the poem dreams by Langston Hughes. It can found in line 2, "for if dreams die". Other writing devices that are utilizedin this poem are rhyme, repitition, and metaphor (extended metaphor as well).
There are typically four beats in one line of a ballad. These beats create a rhythmic pattern that gives the ballad a specific flow and structure.
This is a refrain or chorus.
Refrain is the act of repeating a LINE at the END OF THE STANZA.Repetition IS the act of repeating.
The shift in "Dreams Deferred" occurs right before the last line of the poem. Before the last line, Hughes compares dreams to other objects using detailed similes, and the comparisons usually take a while to occur (i.e. The drying of a raisin in the sun and the spoiling of meat). The last line, however, compares dreams to something short that happens quickly, and Hughes uses no poetic devices.
Refrain refers to a repeated line or phrase in a song or poem. It is a part of the structure that is reiterated throughout the piece for emphasis or effect. An example is the refrain "I took the road less traveled by" in Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken."
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To refrain from something is to stop from doing something. For instance, I might refrain from commenting on my friend's lack of fashion sense.