Poetry writing prompt

The author of the poem Here, Philip Larkin uses many different types of literary techniques to convey his attitude toward the places described in the poem. Larkin's tone, diction, meter, imagery the mood the Larkin creates in the reader are all very important techniques that Larkin uses to express his attitude. Most important amont these are Larkin's diction, imagery and the mood that he creates.

The diction, or choice and arrangement of the authors words, is vital to the overall attitude that the author has to the place he is describing. The way the author describes the places in the poem by using words like "harsh named" (l. 4) and "raw estates" (l. 12) crates a feeling in the reader that these places are desolate and sad. The diction of this pem is crucial to the overall attitude Larkin has towards the places he describes.

Imagery is another important method Larkin employs in order to convey his attitudes. The images of "thin and thisteled" (l. 3) and "grain-scattered streets" (l. 11) make the rader feel like the places the author describes are lonely, even frightening. Imagery of the locations the author describes are another extremely important way the author is able to convey his attitudes in the poem.

Through Larkin's diction, the author is able to create a unique mood in the reader. The author is able to create a sullen, downcast and depressed mood in the reader bacause of the epithets and imagery Larkin employs. The mood Larkin creates in the reader is important for conveying his message.