English Notes Latest Questions

What Are The Poetic Devices Of The Poem The Flea?

What Are The Poetic Devices Of The Poem The Flea?

1 Answer

  1. This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:

    1. Extended Metaphor: Throughout the poem, the flea acts as an extended metaphor for premarital sex.


    2. Metaphor: The flea also acts as a metaphor for “marriage bed” and “marriage temple” in the poem.

    3. Syncope: A few examples would be “know’st”, “triumph’st”, and “yield’st”. 

     

     

     

    The Flea Summary

You must login to add an answer.