Examples of personification and epigram in the poem A time to believe
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Epigram is a literary device which is an interesting, brief and satirical statement. Originated from the Greek word 'epigramma' it is a witty statement.
In the poem 'Time to Believe' the epigram is used in the first line of the poem by the poet.
"To believe is to know that every day is a new beginning"
The poet here emphasizes to trust upon the miracles that happen in life. He lays emphasis on the small things that happen in life to make a person happy.
Personification is the figure of which attribute a human quality to an abstract figure. In other words, personification refers to attributing human characteristics to anything non-human.
In the poem, personification is used when the angels perform human act or dance on the clouds.
The examples of personification from the extract :
1. To Belive is to see the angles dancing among the clouds.
The examples of epigram from the extract :
1. To Believe is to know that everyday is a new beginning .
2. To Believe is to find the strength and courage that lies within us
3. To Believe is to know we are never alone .