Why was this Imagery Used?
- Stained has a "dirty" connotation
- Shows how often the poet writes
Can Someone Explain the Diction Used?
Hot off Press
- The poet is new to the writing world
- The poem is hot as in recently printed
- Poet doesn't have a lot of experience
- Occasional Rhyming
- "Winds Of Change"
- Single Word Sentences
- Allusions (Kipling and Lower 4Th)
Window
- Open Ideas
- Open-mindedness
Winds of Change
Imagery
Inkstained finger
Hot off press
Window
Winds of Change
Diction
Themes/ Tones
The Head Of English
Occasional Rhyming
- Some lines in the stanzas rhyme and some don't.
- Contradiction to the line "Not all poems, Sadly, rhyme today"
- Shows lack of acceptance to modern poetry
Theme
- Close- mindedness
- Arrogance
"Winds of Change"
- Meaning new thoughts or ideas
- "Open a window at the back. We don't Want the winds of change about the place."
- shows sarcasm towards the modern style poet and their new ideas.
By: Carol Ann Duffy
Single Word Sentences
- Use of many short sentences such as "Right.", "Still.", "Never mind." "Fine"
- Shows rudeness of character / lack of excitement to see new poet.
Allusions (Kipling and Lower Fourth)
- Constant use of allusions
- Kipling is a famous traditional poet known for rhyming and his somewhat offensive and traditional views of British imperialism and nationalism.
- Lower 4th refers to a group of less able students in English schools
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