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The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. By Drew Owens. Was born in February 27, 1807 Died in March 24, 1882 (age 75) When he was younger he liked to read stories set in foreign places Taught foreign languages . Biographical Information. 3 Stanzas 15 Lines. Lyric poem
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The Tide Rises, the Tide Fallsby Henry Wadsworth Longfellow By Drew Owens
Was born in February 27, 1807 • Died in March 24, 1882 (age 75) • When he was younger he liked to read stories set in foreign places • Taught foreign languages Biographical Information
3 Stanzas • 15 Lines • Lyric poem • Has end rhyme
Has internal and end rhyme. Also it has repetition Literal: a traveler walks along the beach to the town Figurative: the traveler walking along the beach is like walking through life
Has end rhyme and repetition Also has personification Literal: Waves are washing away the footprints of the traveler Figurative: If you’ve done nothing with your life, when you die there is nothing left behind
Has end rhyme Literal: Horses wake and a new day begins, but the traveler doesn’t return Figurative: Life continues, even after someone dies