![]() This technique is often used to create emphasis. The former, anaphora, is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of multiple lines, usually in succession. Repetition can also be seen through the use of anaphora and epistrophe. For example, the repetition of words like “ham” and “Sam” are scattered throughout the poem and appear on every page. The latter, alliteration, occurs when words are used in succession, or at least appear close together, and begin with the same sound. ![]() These include but are not limited to repetition, anaphora, epistrophe, and alliteration. Seuss makes use of several poetic techniques in ‘Green Eggs and Ham’. Who knows, you could be like Guy and end up loving the new thing you thought you’d hate.ĭespite the simplicity of the story, Dr. Trying new things, the last lines allude to, might be hard but in the end, it will be worth it. Finally, after pages and many lines of annoying suggestions, Guy tells Sam that he’ll try the eggs if Sam will just leave him alone.Īlthough this book was written with young readers in mind there is a moral to the story of Sam and Guy that applies to any reader no matter their age. This simple story is made up primarily of Sam pestering Guy about trying green eggs and ham. ![]() ![]() Seuss is one of the best-selling children’s books of all time and follows two friends, Sam-I-Am and Guy-Am-I. ![]()
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