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THL1502 Take Home Exam 2024| Due 5 August 2024
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THL1502 Take Home Exam 2024
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PART ONE: POETRYANSWER ALL THREE PARTS. NOTE THE CHOICES BETWEEN QUESTIONS 3 &
4.
Read the following poem and answer the questions below:
Please Open The Window and Let Me In
Allen Ginsberg
1. Who is the shroudy stranger of the night,
2. Whose brow is mouldering green, whose reddened eye
3. Hides near the window trellis in dim light,
4. And gapes at old men, and makes children cry?
5. Who is the laughing walker of the street,
6. The alley mummy, stinking of the bone,
7. To dance unfixed, though bound in shadow feet,
8. Behind the child that creeps on legs of stone?
9. Who is the hungry mocker of the maze,
10. And the haggard gate-ghost, hanging by the door,
11. The double mummer in whose hooded gaze
12. World has beckoned unto world once more?
Paterson, May 1949
QUESTION 1: METAPHOR
1. Differentiate between literal and metaphorical language and quote one
metaphor from the poem above.
Literal language is used to describe something in a straightforward manner,
without any embellishments or hidden meanings. It is meant to be taken at face
value. For example, if someone says, "The cat is on the mat," it means exactly
that a cat is literally sitting on a mat.
Metaphorical language, on the other hand, involves describing something by
comparing it to something else, often in a way that reveals deeper meanings or
emotions. Metaphors are a type of figurative language that imply similarities
between two different things.
Example of a metaphor from the poem:
"Who is the laughing walker of the street" (line 5).
2. Which specific metaphorical construction is, “Who is the laughing walker
of the street” in line 5 of the above poem? Mention and briefly describe
the different constituent parts.
The phrase "Who is the laughing walker of the street" is an example of a
personification metaphor, where a non-human subject is given human attributes.
In this case, the "walker of the street" is personified with the ability to laugh,
creating a vivid image of a potentially eerie or mysterious figure that roams the
streets.
Constituent parts
Tenor: The subject to which attributes are given (in this case, an ambiguous,
ghostly figure).
, Vehicle: The attributes given to the tenor (here, the ability to laugh and walk like
a human).
3. Name the other three metaphorical constructions found in poetry and give
examples of each.
Simile
A comparison using "like" or "as."
"My love is like a red, red rose" (Robert Burns).
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
"I've told you a million times."
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
"All the world's a stage" (William Shakespeare), where "stage" symbolizes life.
4. What in your view is the most important function of metaphor in poetry?
I think the most important function of metaphor in poetry is to create rich,
evocative imagery that allows readers to see the world in new and insightful ways.
Metaphors can convey complex emotions, ideas, and experiences succinctly and
powerfully, making abstract concepts more tangible and relatable. When drawing
connections between seemingly unrelated things, metaphors enrich the reader's
understanding and appreciation of the poem's themes and messages.
, QUESTION 2: SOUND
1. What is the function of sound repetition in a poem?
It’s for musicality and creates a musical quality that enhances the reading experience.
It emphasizes particular words or themes, drawing the reader's attention to them.
It contributes to the overall mood and tone of the poem, reinforcing its emotional
impact. It adds cohesion and unity to the poem, making it more memorable and
engaging.
2. Distinguish between vertical and horizontal sound patterns and provide one
example of each from the poem above.
Refers to the repetition of sounds within a line or in close proximity to each other,
creating an echo effect.
Example from the poem:
"Hides near the window trellis in dim light" (line 3)
The repetition of the "i" sound in "Hides," "in," and "dim" creates a vertical sound
pattern.
Horizontal sound patterns refer to the repetition of sounds at the end of lines, often in
the form of end rhymes, creating a pattern across the poem.
Example from the poem:
"And gapes at old men, and makes children cry?" (line 4)
"To dance unfixed, though bound in shadow feet," (line 7)
The repetition of the "cry" sound and "feet" sound at the ends of these lines creates a
horizontal sound pattern.
3. Identify by means of the following examples different patterns of sound
repetition in the poem above:
3.1 Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds within words in close proximity.
"Whose brow is mouldering green, whose reddened eye" (line 2)
The repetition of the "o" sound in "brow," "mouldering," and "whose."
3.2 Alliteration: The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in
close proximity.
"World has beckoned unto world once more?" (line 12)
The repetition of the "w" sound in "World" and "world."
4. Does the poem have end rhyme? Explain.
No, the poem does not have a consistent end rhyme scheme. End rhyme refers to the
rhyming of the final words of lines in a structured pattern. While there are occasional
rhymes and slant rhymes within the poem, such as "bone" and "stone" (lines 6 and 8),
they do not follow a regular or predictable pattern throughout the entire poem.
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