Question

I need figure of speech for the poem Life by Henry Van Dyke

Answer 1

Answer:

The figure of speech for the poem Life by Henry Van Dyke:

Line - so dark as sages say -Simile

 Fortells so pleasant day - personification .

Clouds of gloom - metaphor.

Roses blossom—as an image of cheerful time.

  Why lament its fall -interrogation .

Sunny hours - metaphor .

 Golden wings - metaphor and symbolism .

Manfully fearlessly - personification .

Courage quell despair -personification.

So dark as sages say...Sorrow seems…..still strong - alliteration .

Answer 2

Answer:

Life Poem by Henry Van Dyke Line by Line Explanation Question 1. Let me but live my life from year to year,

With forward face and unreluctant soul;

(a) Whom does the word ‘me’ refer to?

(b) What kind of life does the poet want to lead?

Answer:

(a) ‘Me’ refers to the poet, Henry Van Dyke.

(b) The poet wants to live a joyous life with plenty of positivity towards the future.

2. Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal;

Not mourning for the things that disappear