Name that technique
A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things, stating that one is the other.
metaphor
A tone that reflects acceptance of a situation, often accompanied by a sense of surrender.
Resignation
"the grass blade may ____"
Bend
The theme of coming to terms with grief and loss.
Acceptance of Loss
Descriptive language that engages the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.
A mood that conveys tranquility and detached reflection on a situation.
Calm observation
"sun-dazzled ____"
bay
The theme that life and nature follow a repeating cycle of renewal and change.
Cyclical Nature of Life
A figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as."
Simile
A tone that expresses a longing or nostalgia for something that is lost.
Wistful
"as if you were ____"
living
The theme that explores how grief can coexist with the renewal of life.
Grief and Renewal
A literary technique that attributes human qualities or actions to non-human objects or abstract ideas.
A mood characterized by a lack of emotional involvement or connection.
Detachment
"the surf, now ____"
diligent
The theme that highlights how nature continues regardless of human emotions or sorrow.
Nature’s Indifference
The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
Alliteration
A tone that conveys liveliness and energy, often in contrast to other feelings.
Vitality
birdish
The theme of growing emotionally and choosing acceptance over bitterness.
Emotional Maturity