I have two poems that i have to analyze for poetic devices / figurative language such as (Alliteration, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Simile, Etc)
I also need the theme of these poems, Not just "Love" but the more specific theme
Sonnet 18
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date;
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance or nature's changing course untrimm'd;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st;
Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st:
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee
-William Shakespeare
Abby
Every time we embrace,
I go to that far away place
When we just walk hand in hand.
I’m in never, never land.
Whenever I look into your eyes,
I begin to get butterflies,
Then my heart skips a beat,
And our lips passionately meet.
You are always on my mind,
Your face is all it can find.
I think about you everyday
And know it’ll work out somehow, some way.
Some say we’re dumb and foolish
Some say we should do as we wish
But all my heart could ever do
Is tell you that I’ll always LOVE YOU.
- Clinton Followell
Thanks a lot , Cheers
Adrian =)
First of all, be sure to read and reread each poem carefully. Follow the directions in the two links below to read them thoroughly, make notes, and write your thoughts coherently:
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/ReadingPoetry.html#top
http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/markport/best/study/poetry.htm
Let us know what you come up with, and we'll be happy to comment and give you feedback on your work.
=)
To analyze the poems for poetic devices and figurative language, you can start by identifying and highlighting examples of specific devices in the text. Here are some examples from each poem:
Poem 1: Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare
- Alliteration: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May.
- Metaphor: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
- Personification: And every fair from fair sometime declines.
- Simile: Thy eternal summer shall not fade.
- Hyperbole/Exaggeration: Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade.
Poem 2: Abby by Clinton Followell
- Alliteration: Whenever I look into your eyes.
- Metaphor: I go to that far away place.
- Hyperbole/Exaggeration: And my heart skips a beat.
- Simile: And our lips passionately meet.
- Rhyme: The poem follows a consistent rhyme scheme.
Now let's move on to determining the themes of the poems. The theme is the underlying message or main idea of a literary work. It may not always be explicitly stated but can be inferred from the elements of the text. Here are the themes for each poem:
Poem 1: Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare
The more specific theme of this sonnet could be the immortalization of beauty through art or literature. The speaker suggests that the subject will be remembered forever through the eternal lines of the poem, even as time passes and things in nature fade away. It is a celebration of beauty and the power of language to transcend mortality.
Poem 2: Abby by Clinton Followell
The theme of this poem is the intensity and enduring nature of love. The speaker expresses a deep emotional connection and devotion to the subject, despite potential criticism or doubts from others. The poem emphasizes the strength of their love and the speaker's unwavering commitment.
It's always a good idea to provide your interpretation of the themes based on your own understanding of the poems and the literary devices used. Remember, there can be multiple valid interpretations, so feel free to explore different perspectives.