Epic-Word

Greetings, ladies and gentlemen! This blog is devoted to exploring the wonderful world of prose and poetry. I will avail you with deeper understanding of poetry that will enhance your personal journey in  analysing  both classic and contemporary pieces, delving on your own into their deeper meanings and implications. I   In addition  share some personal poems that I have written. My hope is that through this blog, you will come to appreciate these literary forms in all their complexity and beauty. So please join me, stay awhile, browse around, and feel free to leave your comments as we journey together into the fascinating world of epic words.     

  Mood. This is closely associated with tone. It is a certain aroused emotion that projects a certain atmosphere in the poem. It is important to note that a poet can write about a sad subject matter in a way that causes laughter. Mood does not get swayed by the manner in which the subject matter was approached rather with what we associate the topic with; joy or sadness, the mood follows suit. It is therefore important to note the manner in which language is used, and also take note of the feelings that the poem stirs up in you. How does it make you feel? Does it make you happy, amused, sad or is it simply serious? These are important indicators of the mood. We do not describe mood as good or bad. Instead, we use words like happy, angry, bitter violent, nostalgic, melancholy, quiet, resigned, sad, depressed or jolly, anxious, somber/solemn, serious, romantic, etc depending on the subject matter. c.f. poems; ‘The woman I married’, ‘Grass will grow’, ‘Love apart’, ‘War chant’ Mood varies

  Tone. This is a kind of emotion in the poem. When a person is talking on a given topic, he does so in a particular manner. For example, a mother talking about her child may speak to him in a loving manner. A father who is angry with his child may speak to him in a manner that reveals his anger. Tone reveals the persona’s feelings towards his subject. To discover the tone that the poet is using, you ask your-self whether he is speaking angrily, sympathetically or calmly; whether his speech is relaxed, neural, sad, serious, sarcastic, whether he is using bitter, playful, shouting, whispering or a complaining tone; whether he is using mockery, or ironical, frank and precise, formal, solemn or imploring tone, colloquial (ancient tone etc.) The poet’s tone may change in the course of the poem; You must watch his signals and listen to his hints.  

This refers to the persona’s feelings towards his subject matter, i.e. how they regard or feel about the subject matter. It also refers to the feelings of somebody else that the poet is writing about. Attitudes shown are not necessarily those of the poet. A persona’s attitude is revealed by his tone. The language and especially the stylistic devices that the poet employs reveal his attitude. For instance, if he compared someone to a ‘hungry hyena’, the image would show his contempt towards that person. His attitude is therefore contemptuous. We use terms such as dissolve, hate, disgust, pity, loving, disillusionment, liking, empathy, etc to describe attitude. c.f ‘Appreciating poetry’-

  The atmosphere of a poem can be best described as the emotions or feelings that it evokes. It can be created by using words and phrases that are suggestive of a particular mood or feeling. This can be done by employing figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, allusions, diction, images, and symbols. By using these devices, the author can create a more vivid and descriptive poem that will help to engage the reader - make them feel something, whether it is happiness, sadness, anger, or fear. In poetry, the use of figurative language is often even more exaggerated to produce a stronger emotional response from the reader. This is often done by playing with sound, rhythm, and structure. When used effectively, a poetic atmosphere can create a sense of wonder. Some poems can create a dark and eerie atmosphere, while others a bright and cheerful one. It all depends on the poet's intentions and what they hope to achieve with their work.   How does the atmosphere of a poem make you

Poetry is one of the oldest and most versatile forms of literature. It is often seen as a free form of writing where the writer can let their emotions and thoughts roam free.  It can be used to tell stories, convey emotions, make a statement, or simply entertain. While this may be true to some extent, poetry still has a form and structure that the writer must adhere to. To make your poetry effective, it's important to understand the form and structure of poetry. The most basic unit of poetry is the line. A line can be as short as one word or as long as an entire line of a page. Most poems are composed of multiple lines, which are usually grouped into stanzas. A stanza is a unit of poetry that typically contains multiple lines and is self-contained. The most common form of poetry is the sonnet, which is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure. Other forms of poetry include the haiku (from japan), cinquain, and ghazal. THE STRUCTURE/FORM. The form of a poem has to d

 Literary and rhetorical devices are essential to effective writing and produce a specific effect. They add color, interest, and power to writing, making it more interesting and memorable. When used correctly, they can also make your point clear.  There are many different literary devices, and they can be used to achieve various effects from enhancing the plot to creating a more vivid description. Some devices are more commonly used than others, but each has the potential to create a powerful impact on the reader.   Some of the most commonly literary and rhetorical devices include alliteration， onomatopoeia， allusion, and personification. These devices are often used to create vivid images in the reader's mind or to make the story more interesting. Other devices include irony, symbolism, and stream of consciousness. Each device can be used to convey a different message or emotion. These devices are often used to create a more poetic or expressive effect in the text. Other devices,

  Figures of speech (also known as rhetorical devices) are expressions or words that have a special meaning or effect beyond their literal meaning. Figures of speech often add colour, depth, and emphasis to writing. There are many different types of figures of speech, but they can generally be divided into three categories:  a. Similes and metaphors: These are comparisons between two things, using the words "like" or "as." For example, "My love for you is as strong as a rock." "Her thoughts in the morning are as tangled at her lain" "He burst out of the door like an explosion." A metaphor however compares two unlikely things or ideas without using "like" or "as"  b. Hyperbole: This is an extreme exaggeration, used for emphasis or to make a point Figures of speech make writing more interesting and can help to get a message across more clearly. They are often colourful expressions or comparisons that are not meant to b

  There are many poetic techniques or devices that can be used to make writing more effective, interesting, lyrical and powerful or to add emphasis. Some of the most common ones are Language, alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia, metaphor, and simile.  Alliteration is the repetition of a letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within a sentence or phrase. For example, “The seething sea ceaseth and thus the seething. Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds. Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate the sound they represent. A metaphor is a comparison between two things that are not alike. 1.  Language. a.   Diction.      Diction is a choice of individual words  and expressions. That is appropriateness, valid, relevant and deliberate. i)  Denotative : This is the choice of words that maintain their dictionary meaning. ii)  Connotative:  This is the choice of words that have derived/exte