poetic device of Father to son
Imagery Example : "The room is still." This image of stillness portrays the emotional tension and silence between the father and son, reflecting the lack of communication or understanding. Example : "I want to break through this barrier." The image of a “barrier” symbolizes the emotional wall that separates the father and the son. Alliteration The repetition of consonant sounds is used for emphasis and rhythm. Example : "I have tried to understand his motives." The repetition of the “t” sound in "tried" and "to" creates a rhythmic flow while highlighting the father's effort. Example : "We see each other as strangers." The “s” sound in "see" and "strangers" emphasizes the alienation between the father and son. Metaphor Example : "I have tried to understand his motives." The entire poem functions as a metaphor for the distance between two generations. The father’s attempt to understand hi...