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Goal/Objective: 5 paragraphs with five sentences per prose
Introduction = opening that defines poetry and rhetorical devices in the particular piece(s)
Body = three supporting paragraphs that compare and contrast each poem
Conclusion = summary of introduction and body plus overall effect, or theme of the writing as well as how the figurative language contributes to the overall effect of the poem(s)
An Analysis of Nurseries
The nursery rhymes by Mother Goose have a variety of rhetorical devices. Of course, this especially includes figurative language in which the author has been using to contribute to the overall effect of the poems in order to help the children to understand their basic messages. In addition, the simplicity of the rhythm and meter make it easier for the kids to sing or play if they really want to. In other words, the contribution of the connotative and thematic meaning can facilitate their learning while they have fun. This explication will compare and contrast two of these examples of Folk Literature.
First, the author uses a garden-variety of repetition in "The Man In The Moon (Comes Down Very Soon)." There is alliteration in lines 1, 2, and 4 in the lullaby. Similarly, there is this initial rhyme in the sextet: verses one, three, and six. In particular, there is consonance and assonance in the pair of ditties. The consonance appears in the title, opening, and closing in each song while the assonance shows up in the third line of poetry. Likewise, there is perfect rhyme in all ten verse lines plus slant rhyme in 1-2 as well as 3 and 6 in the six-liner.
Besides this repetitiveness, there are tropes in the quatrain and the sestet. Personification, which is a specific kind of metaphor, is exemplified in lines 1-4 in "The Man in the Moon" and verses 1-6 in "The Man in the Moon Comes Down Very Soon." In fact, this comparison is found in the title of each write. Indeed, the purpose of this imagery is to paint the picture of the moon in a way that will make sense to the youngest of students. Moreover, these metaphorical images frees the little people's imaginations of the moon and/or other celestial bodies in outer space.
In summary, similarities between the two folk tales involve the various stylistic elements that make it easier for the very young individuals to imagine the moon. These elements include the repeated phrases, words, and sounds in order to create harmony in the rimes. Other than the previous illustrations of the half rhyme in the allusion to the four-liner, there is exact rhyme in verses 2 and 4 of the quartet. This full rhyme is also available in lines 4 - 5 in "The Man in The Moon Came Down Very Soon" and this poem is really about how quickly the time flies from nighttime to morning.
Differences, however, exists in the length and meaning of each nursery rhyme. The shorter piece has four lines of verse and a rhyme scheme of ABCB. There is additionally more imperfect rhyme in the indirect reference to "The Man in The Moon" in clauses 1, 2, 3, and 6. Just like "moon" and "down" are highlights of oblique rhyme, the words "Norwich" and "porridge" are also embodiments of this off rhyme. Finally, "The Man in The Moon" is a jingle that aids in putting the tots to sleep while "The Man in The Moon" is a story about dawn. Nonetheless, these works can have multiple meanings or interpretations and it all depends on the readers as well as the writers.

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