Yellow

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Definition

A color often used in poetry to symbolize warmth, sunlight, cowardice, or decay, depending on the context.

Example

The fields of yellow daffodils danced in the breeze, a cheerful harbinger of spring.

Study Tips

  • Try to identify this device in poems you read
  • Practice using this technique in your own writing
  • Look for variations and related terms
  • Discuss examples with classmates or teachers