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The River by Valerie Bloom

Introduction
Good (morning,afternoon,evening,night) to everyone who may be reading this.I do not want to be a drag so i will get to the point after a picture of amaterasu.
                                           

1.Background
 The river is a physical feature which is important to mankind since it is a main source and contributor of life.It flows everywhere from the smallest of creeks to the largest of rivers.Since this was meant to be short i will not be a drag.

2.Setting
This is not really known but according to the poem it is most likely to be in a countryside.


3.Themes
a)River as a source of life.
Every living thing requires water so indirectly the river which is a source of water can be said as a main source of life.
b)River as a dark side
According to the poem,the river is a monster but in real life this can be conveyed as natural disasters that the river causes such as floods.

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4.Characters
Actually there are no other characters than the river itself which represents the personalities and the journey of life endured by man which in turn makes man wiser as the days pass.


5.Lessons Learnt(moral values)
a)Protect the rivers
This is indeed very important since if the river itself is not clean we will face many problems in the aspect of health.
b)Appreciate the rivers
Do not take the river for granted.However if you do try imagining your life without even a single drop of water for 2 short days.


6.Literary devices
a)Metaphor
This is seen where the poet describes the river with characteristics of man.Eg:The river's a hoarder.
 b)Contrast
The river is described like man when he is gentle like a baby and at other times harsh like a monster.
c)Imagery
In the poem,the poet describes the river so vividly until you could have a mental picture about the characteristics of the river.

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                                                          Prepared by:
                                                          1.Avinash
                                                          2.Fadzly