Envy Flashcards
1
Q
“This rose-tree”
A
Makes the rose-tree the focus of thought - as if it always was - it is vague but said with certainty so the reader trusts her opinion.
2
Q
“trees were discontent or wished to change its natural bent”
A
personification - highlights its own flaws but “change” is the wrong mentality - all flowers have positives on which to focus
use of “bent” is imperfect but is the better choice for rhythm - connotes…
3
Q
“you would suppose”
A
she believes in her own ideas - so the reader does
direct adress - involves the reader - clear purpose
