Speech to the Young: Speech to the Progress-Toward

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Speech to the Young: Speech to the Progress-Toward'?

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Stay positive and don’t dwell on the past.

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Who are the 'down-keepers' mentioned in the poem?

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They are people who are discouraging to others.

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What effect does the figurative language in lines 2-5 of the poem have on its message?

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It draws attention to those with negative outlooks.

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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A work's theme is its message about life or human nature.

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What literary device uses the same consonant letter sound throughout a sentence?

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Alliteration.

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What does 'alliteration' mean?

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The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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To create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is 'personification'?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas.

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What does 'onomatopoeia' refer to?

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Words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.