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Quote Detailed Analysis Figures of Effects
Speech
Used
"Again the veld The grassy plains come Personification Creates a sense of the veld
revives" back to life after the having its own life force and
rain. ability to regenerate.
"Imbued with The rain that falls is Personification Elevates the rain to a higher
lyric rains" described as poetic and artistic quality, creating a vivid
musical, infusing the and sensory image.
landscape.
"And sap re- The sap flowing through Personification Gives agency to the sap and
sweetening dry the dry stalks sweetens emphasizes the rejuvenation of
stalks" them, perfuming the the plants.
plains.
"Perfumes the The scent of the sap Metaphor, The plains are compared to a
quickening perfumes the plains, Personification living organism, emphasizing
plains" which are becoming their transformation and
alive and vibrant. vitality.
"Small roots The small roots burst Alliteration The repeated "s" sound adds a
explode in forth like stars, soft and delicate quality,
strings of stars" symbolizing their growth enhancing the imagery and
and energy. creating a musical effect.
"Each bulb The bulbs release their Personification Gives the bulbs human-like
gives up its dormant potential, agency, emphasizing their
dream" letting go of their active role in the natural world.
aspirations.
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