Poem Analysis: Bonny Barbara Allen

All of this being said, her performance was spectacular and showed why she belonged to hold a spot in our memories. Diahann Carroll was able to bring her rich, gentle voice to a well known piece of music and make it her own, through subtle acting and a powerful emotional connection to the words she was singing. In the beginning of the song, Carroll has a low volume with a gentle voice. She may not need to project due to the range of the microphone (this is unknown to the viewer), but her voice carries regardless and holds a great resonation in not only her chest, but also in the room in which she is being recorded in. If her projection staggered any in the quieter beginning of the song she made up for it with superb and unique diction.

Atwood does a fantastic job at using these literary devices to allow the reader to not only be able to comprehend the poem, but to make them feel as if they are in the poem itself. Some examples of literary devices that Atwood uses to have this effect on readers are imagery, anaphora, diction, tone, figurative language and irony, and these barely scratch the surface of how many literary devices are used in the poem. All of these literary devices are what makes Atwood’s poem as good as it seems. Imagery is one of the major literary devices used throughout this poem because of its drastic effect it can have on the reader. If used correctly, imagery can really help the reader imagine the situation taking place in the story and see it in through their own eyes as if they were one of the characters in the poem.

The words in the text dictate the love and passion that someone has for a woman, the woman. All of her qualities, the way she speaks, and the way she moves. Also, this piece is a cappella, which allows for flexibility in dynamics as well as tempo. In terms

It was due to the rich vocal harmonies of the group members that made doo wop music so famous. Among the famous vocal groups that performs doo wop includes The Raven, the Orioles, and the Drafters. The third subgenre is contemporary R&B. Contemporary R&B is a polished version of the old R&B that has influences of electronic music that are used in hip-hop and dance beats. According to Ripani (2006 ,pp.

Both poems show different references to God in the divine in nature to pop culture. Coleridge was famous for his lyrical ballads and likes to write poems that make the reader think he is writing about. At the same time, his imagery is intense and impacts readers to pay close attention to his writing. This poem is valued for its appreciation

The voice of this poem is extremely personal because the speaker seems to be Emily herself making the poem more interesting to read and analyze. Moreover, the word choice and order are also very affective when reading the poem because it makes the poem clearer of how the author feels about what is.

‘His harping offers a restoration of natural and civic harmony, and a close analysis of the progress of his art reveals the nature of his sojourn in fairyland and the meaning of Heurdosis’ return.’ (102, Lerer). In this essay, I will discuss the importance of Orfeo as a minstrel as well as the crucial nature of the harp throughout the poem. I will also discuss how his musical talent has a means of enhancing his ability to persuade those he encounters with particular reference to lines 417-473. i i i i i i i i i i i From the early onset of the poem, Orfeo is introduced as a king in England. While he holds great power by means of hierarchy, he is also a gifted harpist. From the first few lines of the poem, the inspirational and restorative powers of his music are eminent.

Each time the singer sings king of kings with the two “forevers” and “hallelujahs”, it rises higher and higher until it reaches the top of the soprano voice range at a high D. This is a magical experience both to sing and to hear it being performed. Handel could have easily kept the king of kings section the same note every time but it wouldn’t be as great it is with the different variations of the notes. Also, up until this point before the king of kings section, you have accented every part of the word hallelujah possible with the different voice sections as separate parts but the pinnacle point of the whole piece is when everyone goes into unison and accents all the parts of hallelujah together (NPR,2008). This ending, is quite beautiful and

Whilst the score features repeated rhythmic patterns, there is also a large amount of repetition of melodic patterns and phrases. Most of these phrases are short and similar in length. The overall melody is always played as diatonic, as is the

Authors and talented writers have the ability to use the style of their sentences and writing to their advantage in order to help readers comprehend their stories and create vivid pictures with extreme detail and emotion. A perfect example of this is shown in the poem “Sonnet XVIII” written by William Shakespeare. Through Shakespeare's use of the elements of writing, such as imagery, diction, and varying forms of syntax, he is able to create lifelike images in the reader's mind and portray his romantic emotions while expressing his love. To begin, Shakespeare’s detailed form of imagery helps support the romantic tone and depict how the beauty of ‘thee’ is everlasting. The first line of the poem “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” is