Tintern Abbey : Literary devices
Tintern Abbey is a notable literary work by William Wordsworth. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, and various study materials of Tintern Abbey.
Literary devices
Literary Terms:
- Ode: An Ode is a long lyrical poem that starts with someone’s agony or praise and ends with consolation.
- Blank Verse: Blank verse is a type of poetry that is written in unrhymed iambic pentameter. (Blank verse এ কবিতায় pentameter থাকে। কিন্তু ছন্দের মিল থাকে না। আর Free Verse এ কবিতায় মিটার ও ছন্দের মিল কোনটাই থাকে না।)
Figures of Speech:
- Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things. Example: “Nature never did betray / The heart that loved her.”
- Metaphor: A direct comparison without using like or as. Example: “A motion and a spirit, that impels / All thinking things…”. Here, the force of nature is metaphorically described as a spirit.
- Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses. Example: “These waters, rolling from their mountain-springs / With a soft inland murmur.” Visual and auditory imagery of nature.
Symbols
- The Five Years → Symbolizes the passage of time, personal growth, and change in perspective.
- Tintern Abbey Itself → Represents memory, reflection, and a connection between the past and present.
- Nature → Symbolizes peace, wisdom, healing, and a spiritual guide for human life.