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POETRY APPRECIATION

  On His Blindness — John Milton When I consider how my light is spent, Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide, And that one Talent which is death to hide, Lodged with me useless, though my Soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker, and present My true account, lest he returning chide; “Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?” I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent That murmur, soon replies, “God doth not need Either man’s work or his own gifts. Who best Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed And post o’er Land and Ocean without rest: They also serve who only stand and wait.” Introduction John Milton (1608–1674) was one of the greatest poets in English literature. He is especially famous for his epic poem Paradise Lost . Milton was a deeply learned man who believed that poetry and learning should be used in the service of God and humanity. In the later part of his life, he became completely blind. “On His Blindness” is ...
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Onomatopoeia

  Introduction Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which a word imitates or suggests the sound it describes. Words such as “buzz,” “hiss,” “bang,” and “murmur” sound like the noises they name. Poets and writers use onomatopoeia to make descriptions lively and help readers imagine what they hear. Meaning of Onomatopoeia The word onomatopoeia refers to the naming of something through a sound. Some words directly copy a sound, such as “tick-tock” for a clock or “meow” for a cat. Other words suggest a sound through their pronunciation, such as “whisper,” “crackle,” or “roar.” When readers meet these words, they can often hear the sound in their minds. This makes the writing more vivid. “The Bells” by Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe makes effective use of onomatopoeia in his poem “The Bells.” He uses the words “tinkle,” “jingling,” “clang,” and “clangor” to suggest the sounds of different bells. The words change as the poem moves from the bright sound of small bells to the he...
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