Question

Think about the poetic techniques the author, Robert Frost, uses in “Two Tramps in Mud Time.” What type of techniques did Frost use? Explain how you know this and prove it.
SO I don't want the exact answer, I just need some help on understanding this. I'm not very good with poetry and I was hoping for some help. Thanks!

Answer 1

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"To explain the story, it's quite simple. It begins with a man chopping wood because he must relieve the stress that his life has put upon him. Two tramps come out of the mud, and one yells at him to throw him off. After this occurs, the narrator realizes that the tramps want his job for pay. The tramps then come around and the narrator understands that he loves chopping wood, and he enjoys the feel of using his muscles to accomplish something. As the narrator is chopping wood, the tramps judge him based on the way he chops. In turn, the narrator judges the tramps based on their appearance. The narrator then comes to the decision that need is more important than play and love of chopping wood. The last stanza is the narrator contemplating this conclusion he's come to; he states that his love and his need are united, and that his avocation (play) and his vocation (need) are one in the same. He also says that "work is play for mortal stakes," meaning work is play for a necessary result and play is work for personal gain. "

"I won't tell you exactly how the poetic techniques tell a story because I believe it is important to have your own take on it. I will say though, that the main techniques I noticed were (based on importance) allegory, diction, metaphor, and rhythmic pattern. Hope I helped. "

Answer 2

What he said ^-^