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What does the 'wall' symbolize in 'Mending Wall'?
Barriers between people, differences, and isolation.
What does the 'road' symbolize in 'The Road Not Taken'?
Life choices and their consequences.
What does the 'raven' symbolize in 'The Raven'?
Death, loss, and madness.
What does 'fire' symbolize in 'Fire and Ice'?
Desire, passion, and destruction.
What does 'ice' symbolize in 'Fire and Ice'?
Hate, indifference, and destruction.
What does the setting sun symbolize in 'Because I could not stop for Death'?
The end of life, the close of a day, transition.
What does the house symbolize in 'Because I could not stop for Death'?
The grave or final resting place.
What is Imagery?
Descriptive language using sensory details to create vivid images.
What is Hyperbole?
Exaggeration used for emphasis, often for humor or drama.
What is Understatement?
Intentionally minimizing something for effect, often creating irony.
Define Connotation.
The implied or associative meaning of a word.
Define Diction.
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Define Syntax.
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
Define Tone.
The author's attitude toward the subject matter.
Define Mood.
The overall atmosphere or feeling of a literary work.
Define Symbolism.
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
What is Figurative Language?
Language that uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'Till a’ the seas gang dry'?
Hyperbole emphasizing eternal and unending love.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'for destruction ice / Is also great'?
Understatement showing the destructive power of hate.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'Like a patient etherized upon a table;'?
Evokes feelings of anxiety and unease, comparing the evening to a vulnerable patient.