Question

ii. Why does the poet use allusion in ‘Amanda!’? What effect does it create?

Answer 1

Answer:

Allusion: Reference to a famous or imaginary person, animal species or thing. Here, the poet has used the word Mermaid. viii. Repetition - The word Amanda has been repeated.

Answer 2

ii. The poet use allusion in ‘Amanda!' and the effect does it create is : In 'Amanda,' the poet employed allusion to reveal more about the type of person they are. The effect it had was in Robin Klein's poem 'Amanda,' where he talks about Rapunzel, a fairy who dwelt in a towering tower. Her hair is brightly colored. As a result, Amanda imagines herself living in a large tower like Rapunzel. She believes that from her perch atop the great tower, she can accomplish anything.

Explanation:

• Allusion is a literary device in which the writer or speaker makes a direct or indirect reference to a historical figure, event, or item, as well as a work of art or literature.
• Amanda imagines herself as mythological characters such as the mermaid and Rapunzel in the poem. Her desire to live in a tower has faded, and she now wishes to be alone and free. She also claims that, unlike Rapunzel, she will never let her hair down.