【Poem Reading Tuesday】The rain &“Figurative language”答案更新

Poem Reading Tuesday is the new program of MYSJ set up by 小西and盈盈. 
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I am one of the followers of the program and I have completed several poems since the program started. It is time for me to give back to MYSJ. 

The Rain

•  By W. H. Davies

FAMOUS POEM

I hear leaves drinking rain; 
I hear rich leaves on top
Giving the poor beneath
Drop after drop;
’Tis a sweet noise to hear
These green leaves drinking near

And when the Sun comes out,
After this Rain shall stop,
A wondrous Light will fill
Each dark, round drop;
I hope the Sun shines bright;
’Twill be a lovely sight.

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“The rain” is one of the most famous poems  about nature.

1. Are you able to tell what the rhyming pattern is？

Answer：Each stanza has the following rhyme scheme: ABCBDD, where the matching letters indicate a rhymed pair. So, the last word of line 2 (B) would rhyme with the last word of line 4 (also B). This means that, in each stanza, the second and fourth lines rhyme, and the final two lines rhyme.

2. How many syllables in each line？

Answer ：6 except line 4 which has 4 syllables.

'Tis = It is

'Twill= It will

In this way，it will be 1 syllable instead of 2 syllables.

3. What poetic techniques did the poet employ？

In "The Rain" by W.H. Davies, the poet employs a range of poetic techniques to create a vivid and engaging picture of nature. Personification is also used throughout the poem, with the leaves given human qualities of drinking and being rich or poor. Imagery is another key technique used to convey the beauty of the rain, with the sound of leaves drinking described as a "sweet noise." Finally, symbolism is used to underscore the interconnectedness of nature, with the rain and the sun serving as symbols of renewal and transformation. These techniques come together to create a beautiful poem that celebrates the wonders of the nature.

 

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