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What literary device is used in the line 'The silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain'?
Alliteration
What literary device is employed in the lines 'Blow, blow thou winter wind. Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude'?
Paradox
What literary device is used in the line 'I fall upon the thorns of life. I bleed'?
Metaphor
What literary device is exemplified in the lines 'Tlot-tlot, in the frosty silence. Tlot-tlot, in the echoing night'?
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What is the theme of the poem 'No Men are Foreign'?
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- The silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain.
a. Simile
b. Alliteration
c. Anticlimax
d. Allusion
- Blow, blow thou winter wind. Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude.
a. Metaphor
b. Personification
c. Euphemism
d. Paradox
11.1 fall upon the thorns of life! I bleed.
a. Metaphor
b. Pun
c. Paradox
d. Imagery
- Tlot-tlot, in the frosty silence! Tlot-tlot, in the echoing night!
a. Onomatopoeia
b. Imagery
c. Oxymoron
d. Irony
Q.2 The poem No Men are Foreign is a strong plea for universal brotherhood." Discuss.
OR
How does Sonnet 29 celebrate the presence of love in the poet's life?
Q.3 "The Whites' downfall comes as the result of wishing for more than they actually needed." Discuss with reference to The Monkey's Paw
OR
How does The Swan Song convey the pathos of growing old?
Q.4 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
I. Sonnet
IL. Ballad
III. Lyric
IV. Epic
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What literary device is used in the line 'I fall upon the thorns of life. I bleed'?
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Which of the following best describes a biography?
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What distinguishes a biography from a curriculum vitae (résumé)?
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What is the difference between an authorized biography and an autobiography?
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What is legacy writing in the context of biographical coverage?
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What distinguishes an autobiography from a biography?
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Study Notes
Literary Devices
- The line "The silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain" uses alliteration.
- The lines "Blow, blow thou winter wind. Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude" employ personification.
- The line "I fall upon the thorns of life. I bleed" uses metaphor.
- The lines "Tlot-tlot, in the frosty silence. Tlot-tlot, in the echoing night" exemplify onomatopoeia.
Poetry Analysis
- The poem "No Men are Foreign" is a strong plea for universal brotherhood.
- Sonnet 29 celebrates the presence of love in the poet's life.
Literary Terms
- Sonnet: a 14-line poem, usually written in iambic pentameter, with a specific rhyme scheme.
- Ballad: a narrative poem that tells a story, often with a folkloric or legendary theme.
- Lyric: a short poem that expresses the poet's feelings or emotions.
- Epic: a long, narrative poem that tells a heroic story.
Biographical Writing
- A biography is a written account of a person's life, written by someone else.
- A biography differs from a curriculum vitae (résumé) in that it provides a detailed, narrative account of a person's life, whereas a résumé is a brief summary of a person's education, work experience, and skills.
- An authorized biography is written with the subject's permission and involvement, whereas an autobiography is written by the subject themselves.
- Legacy writing refers to the process of writing a biography that captures a person's lasting impact or legacy.
- An autobiography differs from a biography in that it is written by the subject themselves, providing a personal perspective on their life.
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