1. "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost:
• "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood" - The word "yellow" here not only describes the color of the leaves but also suggests a sense of caution or autumn, which in turn connotes a sense of transition or a crossroads in the journey of life.
2. "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe:
• "The raven, nevermore" - The repetition of the word "nevermore" creates a sense of relentless despair and conveys a sense of impending doom and hopelessness.
3. "To Autumn" by John Keats:
• "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness" - The phrase "mellow fruitfulness" not only describes the abundance of ripe fruits in autumn but also evokes a sense of fulfillment, ripeness, and maturity.
4. "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost:
• "The woods are lovely, dark, and deep" - The adjectives used to describe the woods create a sense of mystery, allure, and a hint of trepidation, suggesting the complex beauty of the natural world.
5. "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman:
• "O Captain! My Captain! rise up and hear the bells" - The word "rise" not only implies a physical movement but also a call for action, resurrection, and triumph.
These examples demonstrate how poets use specific words and phrases to create a particular emotional response in the reader, evoking a range of meanings and associations beyond their literal definitions.