Answer to Question #316549 in English for Sindiswa nduban

Question

Identify a prominent sound device used in the poem - what kind of images are used, and what is the effect of these images? Quote at least two examples to support your reading. (4)

Answer 1

(3) Organic imagery.

a) "I do not love you anymore.

    I used to, when we were young"

b) "the stress of work and terror at the loss of work,

    the illnesses, bereavements and despair".

Chris Mann communicates about Interior feelings as well as internal emotions such as fear, love, and despair, are communicated through this type of poetic imagery

(4) Alliteration/ Initial rhyme

a) "than carefree laughter, lingering kisses"

b) "I cannot bear to wake without your body being near"

 Chris Mann use initial rhyme as a tool towards catching readers' or listeners' attention.