Question

How do the poem’s imagery, meter, and rhyme contribute to the meaning of the poem his excellency general washington?

Answer 1

The poem is written in rhyming heroic couplets. In the 18th century, the heroic couplets was considered the ideal form the heroic subjects. The reference to a goddess and grad natural imagery also convey a sense of power and the importance of the subject.

Answer 2

The poem’s imagery, meter, and rhyme contribute to the meaning of the poem his excellency general Washington by using a vivid imagery. The imagery, the meter, the rhyme forms the work a better one. The poem's imagery begins with a light image. This sets up the remainder of the poem to be positive regarding its central figure and action.