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This poetry format originated in Ancient Greece and was passed down to other cultures. An ode in English typically follows a rhyming pattern of ABABCDECDE. Keats and Shelley were two poets that often used this format.

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What is the telephone area code for Ijebu Ode Nigeria?

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Ijebu Ode, Ogun, Nigeria, is in area code +234 37, or 037 within Nigeria.

(The plus sign means "insert your international access prefix here." From a GSM mobile phone, you can enter the number in full international format, starting with the plus sign. The most common prefix is 00, but North America (USA, Canada, etc.) uses 011, and many other countries use different prefixes.)

What is the usual subject matter of an ode?

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it can be almost anything, including ordinary objects

Other than the 5-7-5 syllable pattern what characteristics are inherent to Haiku?

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Most, not all Haiku poems describe the nature of something.

What is the central idea of 'ode to west wind'?

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Ode to the West wind is a highly thought provoking poem making the readers think deeply about what makes life happy or sad. The poet says that the answer lies in the attitude of the 'liver'. When we do not complain about the cycle of seasons , why do we complain about the cycle of good times and bad times?

Literally , the lines mean that when winter comes, all the creatures hibernate or become less active , but those months do not last for ever. The moods cheer up with the coming of new blooms and new leaves and new life around in the months of spring. Hence here, winter functions as the harbinger of the coming of Spring times.

The west wind announces its coming so clearly and vibrantly that its approach can not be ignored. It creates a commotion over land, water and sky. One thing that is noteworthy here is that the west wind creates life out of what is dead or rotten.

Figuratively, the poet indicates at the attitude of the people who get depressed when they go through hardships and little do they realise that happy moments are more enjoyable only when one tastes what is sadness. The moments of depression will soon pass away adding brighter colours to the happy times to come. Moreover, happiness is only a relative experience.

P.B.Shelley treats the poem with an autobiographical note. His life had always been filled with difficulties, but everytime that he fell, he sprung with rejuvenated spirits. in the times of depression, his poetic creativity used to go low , inspite of his longing to write. Here he makes the west wind instrumental in driving away hsi passivity and reveal the sparks of creativity hidden beneath the ashes. He requests the Est wind to reignite the spark in him and make him spread this message of hope over the universe.

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In ode to an enchanted light the word is a glass overflowing with?

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overflowing with water

What is the difference between a satire and an ode?

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A fable states the moral or lesson directly, while a satire often disguises the main argument.

What is the explanation and paraphrase of keats' poem endymion book 1 stanza 1?

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In this part of the poem, the poet John Keats says that a thing of beauty continues to inspires us throught our life, it never ceases to exist in our heart. With the passage of time, the effect of the thing becomes more profound. The beautiful thing is like a ray of hope amidst the world's miseries. It refreshes our souls, rejuvenates us, and soothes our frayed nerves. It is like a retreat from the ugliness in the world. Everyday, such beautiful things (in nature) bind us to the earth.

In spite of all the gloom, selfishness, sadness, dejection, and all things we suffer in this world, the beautiful thing (it might be a scene, an object, or anything which a person finds beautiful) is like a ray of hope amidst it all. Like the sun, the moon shining through this dark curtain, trees, sheep, or flowers for that matter... also the green streams, waterfalls, fountains, musk rose blooms, etc. All tales of heroism which inspire us, give us the courage to fight against all odds... they are an endless source of inspiration.

You stood tiptoe upon a little hill - summary?

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I Stoop Tip-Toe Upon a Little Hill is a poem written by John Keats, which describes the scene observed by a person who went up a hill just past dawn while the dew was still on the ground. The poem brings a sense of peace and life to nature, and the speaker talks of the feeling of free.

What are the Biblical allusions in Ode To a Nightingale?

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The main Biblical allusion in Ode to a Nightingale is in stanza VII, when Keats writes "through the sad heart of Ruth, when, sick for home, / She stood in tears amid the alien corn" (line 66-67). This refers to the story of Ruth in the Bible, who stayed with her mother-in-law Naomi after they were both widowed (at the time, widows had no means of caring for themselves or others; Naomi encouraged Ruth to go, leave her, and marry again). She was a stranger in a strange land because Naomi went back to her original home, and Ruth was from elsewhere. Thus the image of Ruth "sick for home" - homesick. "She stood in tears amid the alien corn" alludes to the part of Ruth's story where she went behind the harvesters, picking what was left. The practice at the time was to go through the field only once, and whatever was left would be left for widows and orphans and others unable to care for themselves to come through and gather so they would have something to sustain themselves. Hope that helps.

Are lyrics in poems?

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"Daffodils", William Wordsworth... a lot of his poems are lyric poems

most anything from Robert Frost too, some examples: "The Road Not Taken", "Stopping By the Woods on a Snowy Evening"

Who is the famous poet who wrote an ode to a nightingale?

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Ode to a Nightingale was written by John Keats in May 1819

What is the central idea of the poem I stood tiptoe upon a hill byJohn Keats?

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The poem A THING OF BEAUTY has a very beautiful concept etched to it.

The poet, John Keats, starts off by saying that any such object or subject of value is always considered beautiful and remains forever in our hearts as a joy... there will never be a moment when it has no value, least to the owner. He also goes on to say that when a person experiences peace and serenity, or at least silence enough to sleep, there is no doubt that he will always have sweet memories and dreams and a sense of blissfulness fills in. Hence we WREATHE a flowery band to bind ourselves to nature or in other words, EARTH. In spite of of the discomfort caused by anger and trauma, which are the very qualities of one's inhuman nature, or even one of those gloomy unhealthy days and ways, our eyes always wander for beauty in all this, and drive away the saddened state. Be it the Sun, the Moon, trees old or young, providing their shade for the sheep, or even daffodils for that matter, each of these wonderful characters of nature provide a sense of satisfaction to the eyes, how the little streams of water make life a little more colourful during summer. The poet also mentions a very beautiful example of leading a perfect life although in between an environment totally opposite of what you're used to and spreading joy. He talks about how MUSK roses , known for their elegance and scent, bloom in the middle of a thick forest, surrounded by tall stereo-type trees all over. Although in a lonely, frightful place, amidst ferns and other dry flowers, the roses represent the will to live anywhere, provided you have the strength. Finally, he goes on to say that when every aspect of life tends to bring you joy, then we should not forget our final phase of life, where we tend to rest forever, DEATH... He says that even the doom are of high grandeur, and so are the lovely tales we have heard or read about it. We must not lose heart, for there is an endless fountain of immortal drink, pouring onto us from the heavens.

N Ode to Enchanted Light drifts down like clean white sand?

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Light drifts down like clean white sand.

Best defines a haiku?

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An unrhymed Japanese poem of a fixed, 17-syllable form, usually on a subject drawn from nature. Examples: (feel free to add your own)

The art of haiku

can take some time to master

I hope you try it.

What is the meaning of Ode to a louse?

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The ode "To a Louse" is a poem by the 18th-century Scottish writer Robert Burns. The full title is "To a Louse: On seeing one on a lady's bonnet, at church." The full text of the poem can be found here: http://www.litscape.com/author/Robert_Burns/To_A_Louse.html

What are the simile in ode to autumn?

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How can I know that ? Iam come to here cuz I want know the answer . not answer it

What is the speakers situation in Ode to the West Wind?

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He is close to death.

Sensuousness is unparalleled quality of Keats poetic genius how is sensuousness depicted to achieve the theme of fulfillment in in John Keats Ode to autumn?

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John Keats is a poet of 'passion for beauty'. He makes his readers visualize the images he paints with his glimmering words. He has often been claimed of being sensuous in his poetry, the charge, however, is right to an extent. John Keats is often caught making images of luxurious 'weaker sex' images in his verses. For an instance, take these anthologized lines:

"Light feet, dark violet eyes, and parted hair;
Soft dimpled hands, white neck, and creamy breast,
Are things on which the dazzled senses rest
Till the fond, fixed eyes, forget they stare. "

You can have a conspicuous sensuous imagery here.