Parables

The use of slant rhyme

A mother calls her children in to eat lunch, but one child disobeys and continues playing so that when he comes inside later, there is no food left.

An adolescent boy loses his apprentice job as a carpenter because he chooses to go swimming instead of working.

Four survivors of world war ll sit around a table and share their war stories with a naïve reporter.

The poetry is performed rather than read.

The Balinese production has a magical and mystical tone, while the tone of the Utah Valley University production is more menacing.

The Balinese production used a shadow screen as a stage, while the Utah Valley University production used a traditional stage and actors.

Poems are still often recited orally.

Alliteration

a small-town governor who speaks out against corrupt politicians faces exile and must build a new life without his family.

Because people become prideful and believe that she will always reward them.

She abandons people when they least expect it

Both were Kings

I sometimes wonder who is worthy here.

abab

Genghis Khan

The story stresses the affects of a good and bad behavior.

A tough but fair coach who drives athletes to their best