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Use our literary animations to help you interpret central elements of this poem.

Let's look closely at four important literary features: setting, alliteration, metaphors and themes. Watch the animations and follow the instructions.

Comment on the setting of the poem.

Find examples of alliteration in the poem. How do they affect the rhythm and rhyme of the poem?

Find an interesting metaphor in the poem and comment on its meaning and the effect on the reader.

Suggest a main theme for this poem. Use direct quotations to explain your choice.


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This poem portrays the relationship between a person and a city. It is depicted as both complicated and conflicted.

CC BY-SAWritten by: Sonja Nygaard-Joki.
Last revised date 05/06/2020

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