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guise

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A form or appearance that conceals the true nature of something.

Detailed Definition
'Guise' in this poem refers to the various forms that life takes as it unfolds, particularly in the context of the moon chasing the earth. It suggests that while appearances may change, the underlying quest for meaning and existence remains constant. This term enriches the imagery of the poem by emphasizing the deceptive nature of appearances.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Whom a moon chases in no different guise" (external appearance, attire); "The beggar in a king's guise" (disguise); "Under the guise of friendship, he betrayed her" (deception); "The poet wore the guise of a shepherd" (pastoral convention); "Truth appears in many guises" (philosophical)
Additional Notes
The term 'guise' is used to describe the changing yet constant nature of existence, as illustrated in the quoted line.; Found in the poem, To-Day's Burden by Christina Rossetti
Also Known As
disguise outward form semblance deceptive appearance
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