1. “The Second Coming” by William Butler Yeats By: Kevin Li, Joseph Barbati

2. Epigraph beginning of work phrase, quotation, or poem Shows the theme

3. The Difference Between… Epigraph-Brief intro quote Epithet-Descriptive Words Epitaph-Inscription on Tombstone Here lies the body of Jonathon Blake who stepped on the gas instead of the brake. R I P

4. William B. Yeats Born in Dublin, Ireland Poet, playwright Used symbolic Imagery

5. Allusion A figure of speech References a place, event, art, etc.

6. 6 Allusions in the Poem The Sphinx The Rough Beast

7. 7 How Poem Relates to Book 4 lines from the poem act as the epigraph.

8. 8 Citations Merriman, C.D.. "William Butler Yeats - Biography and Works. Search Texts, Read Online. Discuss.." The Literature Network: Online classic literature, poems, and quotes. Essays & Summaries. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2011.. "Actual Epitaphs." David Stevenson's Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2011.. "epigram/epigraph/epitaph/epithet." Washington State University - Pullman, Washington. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2011..