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Write about the figures of speech of the poem “She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways”
Write about the figures of speech of the poem “She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways”
William Wordsworth’s (1770-1850) poem is about Lucy, a simple and lonely girl. The poet shows her beauty and innocence. Her life was quiet, but her death deeply affected him. The poem is full of emotions and uses many figures of speech to make it beautiful. These figures of speech help us imagine Lucy and feel the poet’s sadness.
- Metaphor: The poet compares Lucy to a “violet by a mossy stone”. This shows her beauty and how unnoticed she was, like a flower hidden in nature.
- Simile: Wordsworth writes, “Fair as a star, when only one is shining in the sky.” This means Lucy was beautiful and rare, just like a single star in the night sky.
- Imagery: The poem has strong visual images, like the violet and the star. These images help readers picture Lucy’s beauty and isolation.
- Personification: The poet gives human feelings to nature. For example, the “untrodden ways” seem lonely, just like Lucy’s life.
- Alliteration: The poet repeats sounds, like in “Fair as a star”. This makes the lines smooth and musical.
Wordsworth uses these figures of speech to make Lucy unforgettable. They create a picture of her beauty, innocence, and loneliness in the reader’s mind.