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    This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: 1. Simile: One example would be “the long body curved/like the horizon” where the curves of a woman are compared to the horizon. 2. Metaphor: The phrase “great stars” acts as a metaphor for a woman’s eyes. 3. Allusion: The poemRead more

    This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: 1. Simile: One example would be “the long body curved/like the horizon” where the curves of a woman are compared to the horizon. 2. Metaphor: The phrase “great stars” acts as a metaphor for a woman’s eyes. 3. Allusion: The poem alludes to the Christian faith of Eve being the first woman created and God granting her motherhood with a thorn.  The Woman Summary  

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