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What are the Poetic Devices of the Poem Two Headed Calf?

What are the Poetic Devices of the Poem Two Headed Calf?

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

    • Metaphor: The term ‘freak of nature’ refers to the two headed calf here, making it a metaphor.
    • Alliteration: A couple of examples would be ‘will wrap’, and ‘stares into the sky’.
    • Visual Imagery: The second stanza of the poem consists of vivid visual imagery, bringing to life the moon and the stars. 

     

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