Yield

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Definition

To give way, surrender, or produce, often used in poetry to convey themes of submission, fertility, or inevitability.

Example

In the end, the hero yielded to fate, accepting the path laid out before him.

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