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On His Blindness Figures of Speech

On His Blindness Figures of Speech

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    Following figures of speech have been used in the poem “On His Blindness” by John Milton.

    1. Pun: Pun is a literary device which depicts two or more meanings of a single word or phrase. In the poem, there is a play on the word Light. Light here refers to his eyesight as well as his life before getting blind.
    2. PersonificationPatience is here personified as having human characteristics.
    3. Alliteration: A number of times alliteration is used in the poem. e.g.days in this darkWorld and Widethat one talentmy soul moremMakerlabor, lightpatience to preventbest bearserve who only stand.
    4. Hyperbole: It is an exaggerated statement. e.g. thousands at his bidding speed.

    Read detailed summary of this poem.

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