“A Scrap of Paper” by Studdert Kennedy and Geoffrey Anketell Just a little scrap of paper

The metrical composition I chose is called A Scrap of motif. I believe that this poetry is star of the cosmoss best and most interesting poems Ive ever read, and even though its short, it leaves a lot for the proof referee to deal somewhat. The poem was written around the time of the First cosmea War, and that is what I count it is about a person who has received a letter saying that they have lost a loved one in war. Although the poem is short, on that point is not a lack of rhetorical devices. Imagery is common throughout the poem. In the for the first time line, the description of the piffling minute of root sets up a vivid mental type for the reader.This paper isnt overly valuable and not something that is important, yet to the telephone receiver family, it is the most priceless artifact. It is just a runty scrap of paper which the reader can now see. When I read this I think of an older looking piece of paper that probably is crinkled. I think the word just adds to the imaginativeness. The word just is similar to only, which demeans value. Its only one scrap of paper. In the second line, literal imagery is yield in the description of the colour envelope. This literal imagery leads into more figurative imagery.The reader of the poem now has some reading to set up the setting of where and when they think the poem is being placed. For me, I see a ho occasion with a lady standing on the front porch holding the envelope in one hand and the little scrap of paper in the other. The colour of the envelope adds irony and personal credit line to the tone of the poem. The colour yellow is r arly affiliated with sadness, which is definitely present in this poem. Yellow is often seen as a colour that brings joy, happiness, force and, many another(prenominal) may even argue, intrust. This is ironic because the contents within this yellow envelope is none of the above.These happy emotions associated with the colour yellow are diametric opposites from what lies within the envelope. I think that this was do intentionally by the poets to come the sadness of the letter that much greater. The choice of the word scrap to decipher the piece of paper was also a importeeful choice done by the poets. They could have used a different denotation, such as a piece of paper. Using the word scrap sets a harsher tone and shows that the conditions of where the letter is from (theoretically from where the war was taking place) are not in a good condition. The scrap piece of paper symbolizes loss of hope.When there is no scrap piece of paper the families are bottled up with hope that their loved one exit come home after the war. When the letter gets sent to the houses of loved ones, this hope is immediately lost as they will never see their loved one again. There are many rhetorical devices present in the poem A Scrap of Paper that help the reader enhance the underlying messages and meanings in the poem. There are also some sound devices u sed in the poem. The poem itself is a rhyming poem. It follows the pattern abcb. A common trend in poems about war, death, and other tragedies seems to be rhyming.Rhymes can help to lighten the mood of the poem and add a nice rhythm to the piece. The couplet of words that poetry are envelope and hope. There are two very distinct types of connections between these words which is seen in their own condition. In the context of this poem, these words contrast each other. This envelope does not associate with hope, it is the opposite. In general context, envelopes can often bring hope to people. There is continuously an element of surprise attached along with envelopes since one is often faint of the contents within. The use of consonance is present in the quote scrap of paper.There is a repetition of the letter p. The use of the sound device consonance generally adds a harsh and unlit tone. This tone goes along with the motion of war. In conclusion, the sound devices used in the poem A Scrap of Paper help to enhance the theme and meaning of the poem. The saying superior, not quantity is definitely applicable to this poem. The first time I read the poem over, I thought there was no way that this poem is exemplary to be one of the worlds best poems. After analyzing it more thoroughly, I realized my initial opinion was very wrong.I think thats what the poets were hoping the reader would think. The space of a poem does not limit its depth and meaning and this was effectively proved while analyzing this poem. The simplicity and shortness also allows the reader to make their own assumptions. I think that this is a good quality for a poem to have. The definite results are not set in stone, so the reader can make their own connections with the poem. It is limpid that every detail was considered while making this poem and thats why I believe it is one of the worlds best poems.