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MCQ Quiz: For Anne Gregory
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Poetic Devices in 'For Anne Gregory'
W.B. Yeats' 'For Anne Gregory' is a lyrical poem that uses several poetic devices to explore themes of superficial versus true love.
1. Rhyme Scheme
The poem has an irregular but deliberate rhyme scheme, often described as a ballad form with variations. The first two stanzas typically follow ABCBBB, while the third stanza is AABB.
- Example (Stanza 1): "alone" (A), "care" (B), "despair" (C), "hair" (B), "fair" (B), "wear" (B)
- Example (Stanza 3): "God" (A), "alone" (A), "another" (B), "one" (B) - Note: "alone" and "one" are slant rhymes here.
2. Imagery
The poet uses vivid imagery to describe Anne's appearance and the reaction it evokes.
- Visual: "great honey-coloured ramparts at your ear", "young men in despair", "brown, or black, or carrot", "heaven's street"
- These images help visualize Anne's beauty and the superficial attraction she generates.
3. Metaphor
A direct comparison where one thing is said to be another.
- "great honey-coloured ramparts at your ear": Anne's beautiful hair is directly compared to 'ramparts' (defensive walls), suggesting it acts as a barrier that prevents men from seeing her true self or loving her for her inner qualities.
4. Alliteration
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity.
- "great honey-coloured" (repetition of 'h' sound)
- "love you for your self alone" (repetition of 'l' sound)
5. Repetition
Repeating words or phrases for emphasis or to highlight a key idea.
- "yellow hair" (emphasizes the superficiality of beauty)
- "love you for yourself alone" (reiterates the central theme)
- "only God" (stresses the divine, unconditional nature of true love)
6. Dialogue/Dramatic Monologue
The poem is structured as a conversation between two speakers – the first speaker (presumably the poet) and Anne Gregory. This dialogue format helps to present different perspectives on love and beauty.
- The poem shifts between the speaker's advice and Anne's counter-arguments, creating a dynamic exchange.
Mnemonic for Poetic Devices in 'For Anne Gregory'
Remember 'Anne's **H.A.I.R.D.** truth' to recall the devices:
**H**oney-coloured Hair (Imagery & Symbolism)
**A**lliteration
**I**nternal vs. External (Theme through Contrast)
**R**hyme (Varied, Ballad-like)
**D**ialogue (Poem Structure)
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