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What is the theme of the poem 'Crossing the Bar'?
What is the theme of the poem 'Crossing the Bar'?
- The power of love and devotion
- The beauty of nature and the sea
- The pursuit of happiness and fulfillment
- The inevitability of death and the afterlife (correct)
What does the phrase 'Crossing the Bar' symbolize in the poem?
What does the phrase 'Crossing the Bar' symbolize in the poem?
- Walking along a sandy beach
- Navigating a difficult life decision
- Exploring uncharted territories
- Crossing the threshold between life and death (correct)
What literary device is prominently used in 'Crossing the Bar'?
What literary device is prominently used in 'Crossing the Bar'?
- Onomatopoeia
- Metaphor (correct)
- Simile
- Personification
What is the mood or tone of 'Crossing the Bar'?
What is the mood or tone of 'Crossing the Bar'?
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Poem Analysis: "Crossing the Bar"
- The theme of the poem "Crossing the Bar" is the transition from life to death, where the speaker is preparing to die and seeking a peaceful and calm passage into the afterlife.
- The phrase "Crossing the Bar" symbolizes the transition from life to death, where the "bar" refers to the sandbar at the mouth of a river that marks the boundary between the calm river and the turbulent sea, representing the boundary between life and death.
- The prominent literary device used in "Crossing the Bar" is metaphor, where the speaker compares death to crossing a sandbar, and the afterlife to a peaceful sea.
- The mood or tone of "Crossing the Bar" is serene, calm, and peaceful, conveying a sense of acceptance and hope for a smooth transition into the afterlife.
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