he had such quiet eyes

Language and StylePoetic Techniques

Symbolism Metaphor Pesonification

What is language and style? How the poem was written

Language in the Poem Simple everyday words and language. Conversational

Symbolism something which represents something

else besides itself. an object or action that means more

than its literal meaning

Quiet Eyes

Represent deceitful / dishonest intentions

Paradise

Represents the state of ecstasy / thrill / joy

Pleasure-Seeking GuyRepresents men who deceive

innocent women with their appearance

Metaphor comparison of different things

(made without using like or as)

1. quiet eyes This is compare to someone who looks

harmless 2. two pools of lies

This is compared to deceit 3. “the hows and whys”

This is compared to a situation where one gets hurts emotionally

4. losing at dice This compared to put oneself in a weak and

defenceless position

What is personification? the giving of human traits to non-human

things incapable of having those traits.

QUIET EYES DESOLATE SIGHS

SILENT SAD

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What is setting? What is the setting of this poem? What is the theme of the poem? (2 themes) What is the massage of the poem? (2

messages) What is the tone of the poem? (2 tones) What is the language and style of this

poem? (3 styles)

What is the symbolism used in this poem? (3 symbols)

What is the metaphors the poem used? (4 metaphors)

What is the personification used in the poem? (2 personification)