Briefly examine the form and language of the poem- Birches. The poem is written in three stanzas of sixteen lines. While the first two stanzas have five lines each, the third and last stanza has six lines. The lines are relatively longer than normal poetic lines. There are no regular rhyming patterns in the poem …
Mention and explain the effect of the poetic devices used in the poem. The poetic devices used in the poem, “birches” Include alliteration, repetition, run-on lines etc. These devices shall be explained as follows: Alliteration which is a figure of sound is effectively employed to boost the language of the poem. The alliterations such as: …
What is the poem, “Birches” all about? The poem, “birches” is a simple, descriptive poem about a tall slender tree that has barks that easily peel off. When the wind blows, these birches swing from side to side in the midst of other “darker trees”. This makes the speaker think that some boys are responsible …
POETIC ANALYSIS: Robert Frost is pre-occupied with the description of birches, which are very slender trees with thin outer cover or bark which easily peels. These slender trees (birches) grow amidst other trees and swing from side to side making the speaker think that someone is swinging it, he says: When I see birches bend …