Fire and Ice
Robert Frost
metaphor --->Some say the world will end in fire, <---End Rhyme
Some say in ice. From what I've tasted of [figurative language]desire <----End Rhyme
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate <--- End Rhyme
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Extended Metaphor
In this poem the author debates how the world may end. Most people believe it will end in either fire or ice. He is leaning toward the side of fire. He feels that the world will end in fire because of his personal experience with desire and passion, which are emotions associated with fire. The author then considered his experience with "ice" or hate. This is the extended metaphor in the poem. He concludes that ice would be equally as destructive and that either would cause a considerable amount of damage.
Theme
The theme of this poem is how emotions such as desire, passion, and hatred can destroy people. Just like fire and ice can destroy the world. The poem is asking you to pick your poison.
Tone
The tone of this poem is very mysterious. The poem leaves the reader asking themselves how they think the world will end...in fire or ice?
Mood
This poem has a sad feel to it because it is only giving you two options, both of which, result in destruction.
Rhyme Scheme
ABAABCBCB
Robert Frost
metaphor --->Some say the world will end in fire, <---End Rhyme
Some say in ice. From what I've tasted of [figurative language]desire <----End Rhyme
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate <--- End Rhyme
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Extended Metaphor
In this poem the author debates how the world may end. Most people believe it will end in either fire or ice. He is leaning toward the side of fire. He feels that the world will end in fire because of his personal experience with desire and passion, which are emotions associated with fire. The author then considered his experience with "ice" or hate. This is the extended metaphor in the poem. He concludes that ice would be equally as destructive and that either would cause a considerable amount of damage.
Theme
The theme of this poem is how emotions such as desire, passion, and hatred can destroy people. Just like fire and ice can destroy the world. The poem is asking you to pick your poison.
Tone
The tone of this poem is very mysterious. The poem leaves the reader asking themselves how they think the world will end...in fire or ice?
Mood
This poem has a sad feel to it because it is only giving you two options, both of which, result in destruction.
Rhyme Scheme
ABAABCBCB