Dark and fearful, the night was long, But the new day has come, this bright new world, The bells of freedom, clamorous, ringing, The birds in the sky do their fluttering dance. Mansae, mansae, manmansae! Hail freedom! The sound of chains and whips, those chilling sounds Gone — and the barred windows thrown open, wide…
Personification and symbolism are both literary devices used to convey deeper meanings and add layers of complexity to a text. However, they operate in slightly different ways and serve distinct purposes. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between personification and symbolism: Personification: Personification involves attributing human characteristics, traits, or behaviors to non-human entities or inanimate…
What is paradox in poetry and literature? A paradox is a literary device that involves the use of contradictory or seemingly absurd statements that, when examined more closely, reveal a deeper truth or meaning. Paradoxes are often used to create thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating effects in literature and poetry, encouraging readers to contemplate the underlying…
Civil Rights Poems: An Introduction Throughout history, poetry has served as a powerful medium for expressing the depths of human emotions, dreams, and aspirations. In the realm of civil rights, where battles for equality, justice, and freedom have been fought with unwavering determination, poets have stood at the forefront, wielding their verses like swords of…
Oh, love as long as you can love, Oh, love as long as love you may! The hour will come, the hour will come: By graves lamenting you will stay. And ever keep your heart aglow, And let it foster love with care, As long as still another heart Beats with it warmly anywhere. If…
Background of the poet Wole Soyinka was born in 1934 at Abeokuta, Western Nigeria. Educated in Nigeria in University College, Ibadan, and at Leeds University in England, he graduated in English Language and Literature in 1958. Wole Soyinka is a versatile person who sings, and acts and produces plays. In addition he is a creative…
Personification and transferred epithet are both literary devices used in writing to create vivid and imaginative imagery. In spite belonging to literary device category, they have distinct characteristics which set them apart. Definition of personification Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, animals, or abstract…
What are rhetorical devices and definitions? Rhetorical devices in poetry are literary techniques and figures of speech used by poets to enhance the persuasive and emotive qualities of their work. These devices are employed to engage the reader, evoke emotions, and effectively convey the poet’s message. Rhetorical devices go beyond mere ornamentation and play a…
CAST Kwame Nkrumah – ex-president of Ghana Ahmed Sedou TOure – President of Guinea Republic Amilcar Cabral – Leader of PAIGE Andree TOure – Wife of President TOure Fode Keita – Artist now Guinea Minister of inferior Nyamikeh – Nephew on the material side to Nkrumah Ambrose Yankey – Chief of the Ghanian security guards…
In literature, “tone” refers to the attitude or emotional disposition of the writer or narrator towards the subject matter or the audience. It is the way the writer conveys their feelings, emotions, and opinions through their writing. Tone is an essential element of literary works as it helps create the overall atmosphere and mood of…