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How does Plath use intricate patterning of sounds, words, images and rhythm to create an impact on the reader?
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How does Plath use intricate patterning of sounds, words, images and rhythm to create an impact on the reader? Almost all of Plath's poems are so deep and full of emotions that it would be impossible to be impacted by them. However, her intricate use of linguistic and literary devices help the reader to understand the true meaning of her poems therefore adding to the impact. For this essay I will look mainly at the linguistic and literary features Plath uses in her poem 'Daddy'. This poem, like many of her others, uses an intricate patterning of sounds to create a certain moods at points in the poem. For instance the first three stanzas of the poem uses assonance; the soothing sound 'oo'; "you do not do", "I have had to kill you" and, "Where it pours bean green over blue". This sound draws out the words resulting in a longer, protracted...
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