Apostrophe+to+the+Ocean

**Genre-** Romantic
==== **Poetic devices/ style**: rhyme scheme- ababbcbcc (Spenserian) Each stanza contains nine lines in total: eight lines in iambic pentameter followed by a single “ Alexandrine ” (the ninth line has 12 syllables). Lord Byron uses hyperboles, similes and paradox’s to express his love towards the beauty of the ocean. ====

-Bryon’s love for the ocean.
==== **Relationship-** the relationship is with the ocean and its surroundings. How nothing can affect the ocean but the ocean can effect all of its surroundings. The deeper relationship goes with Lord Byron and the ocean. He was born with a clubbed foot and the only way he felt normal was in the water. ====

-Stanzas 28 through 35 once again reference to a sea struggle, indirectly acknowledging once again the Spanish Armada
==== -Lines 36 through 38 refer to ancient cities of power. Rome, Greece, Assyria, Carthage, all of these was cities that were leaders at pinnacles of civilizations of their time. All fell due to inner corruption and greed. ====

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1a. What aspect of the ocean is emphasized throughout the poem? The power and strength of the ocean 1b. In what way is the ocean superior to human beings and their works? People cannot control the ocean or leave their mark on it, unlike land. 2a. Find lines where the poet speaks directly to the ocean. - Stanza 4 and 5. Line 55 - ' And i have loved tee, Ocean!' 2b. How is the apostrophe effective? It personifies the ocean and adds impact to the speakers admiration of it.