In an essay, explain how the alliteration in full fathom five helps convey the atmosphere of the poem. Think about where is the poem is set and what is described. Then, give two examples of alliteration in the poem, and describe how they add to the atmosphere. Use the reading selection to help you answer the question.
Poem:
Full fathom five thy father lies.
Of his bones are coral made
Those are pearls that were his eyes
Nothing of him that Doth fade
But doth suffer a sea change
Into something rich and strange
See names hourly ring his knell
Ding dong. Hark! Now I hear them ding dong bell. I need help
sorry it is a year later but here is the answer to your question.
First and foremost, we need to understand what alliteration is. Within this unit I have learned that alliteration is a figure a speech in which the same sound appears at the beginning of two or more words. Alliteration uses alliterative sounds that create your rhythm and mood of the particular poem or part of literature you are reading at the time, alliteration also grabs the reader’s attention and makes them focus or convey an idea or an emotion. A poet can use this knowledge and create what William Shakespeare has created and make their poems strong. (not saying that you absolutely need alliteration to create a strong poem).
The directions above say to think about the where the poem is set and what particular ideas and objects are being describe. Since this I decided to draw conclusions about this first. The poem is about a dead father whose body turns into a piece of art after his death making the sea richer and more beautiful than before. His bones get transformed into coral and his eyes turn into pearls. The mood of the poem is, thus, sad and dark.
William Shakespeare uses alliteration in his poem “Full Fathom Five” to help convey the particular atmosphere of the poem. He does this by repeating the F sound in the line “Full fathom five thy father lies” and repeating the S sound in the lines “but doth suffer a sea-change, Into something rich and strange, Sea-nymphs hourly ring his knell.” Using alliteration such as the examples above helped William Shakespeare to convey the atmosphere of his poem by just that, repeating particular sounds. This makes the reader rethink the particular rhyming of words and create the mood or tone of a poem, which then creates the atmosphere of the poem, they go hand in hand. The mood of the poem is sad and dark therefore the particular alliteration that Shakespeare uses not only portrays this but also portrays the saddened and gloomy atmosphere. This is how alliteration helps any poet convey the atmosphere of their poems.
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To explain how the alliteration in "Full fathom five" helps convey the atmosphere of the poem, we first need to understand the context and setting of the poem. In this case, the poem is from William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," and it is spoken by Ariel, a spirit. The poem is set in the sea, specifically underwater, as it describes the resting place of the speaker's father.
Now, let's discuss the two examples of alliteration in the poem and how they add to the atmosphere:
1. "Full fathom five"
This phrase is a great example of alliteration, as both words in the phrase start with the same letter 'f.' The repetition of the 'f' sound creates a flowing and gentle rhythm, evoking the calming yet eerie and mysterious atmosphere of the underwater world. It also gives a sense of depth and distance, emphasizing the depth at which the father's remains lie.
2. "Ding dong. Hark! Now I hear them ding dong bell."
This line contains the repetition of the 'd' and 'h' sounds. This alliteration not only adds a musical quality to the line but also creates a repetitive and rhythmic effect, mimicking the tolling of a bell. This repetition adds to the eerie, haunting, and otherworldly atmosphere of the poem, creating a sense of solemnity and mourning for the father's passing.
To answer this question, in your essay, you can take inspiration from the information provided above. Start by introducing the poem and its setting, focusing on the underwater location and the description of the father lying at a full fathom. Then, discuss each example of alliteration, explaining how they contribute to the atmosphere. Analyze their sound patterns and relate them to the themes of depth, mystery, and mourning present in the poem. Make sure to use quotes and examples to support your points and provide a detailed analysis of how alliteration helps convey the atmosphere of the poem.
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