English Notes Latest Questions

In:

What are the poetic devices used in the poem Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art?

What are the poetic devices used in the poem Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art?
Bright StarEnglish PoetryJohn Keats

    1 Answer

    2. Radhika
      Best Answer
      1. Personification: The poet has given the star human qualities of having eyelids in line 2 and 3.
      2. Enjambment: Line 7-10 are broken into different verses for better emphasis.
      3. Simile: The first line of the poem is where the speaker is directly comparing himself with the star.
      4. Alliteration: Line 3 and line 13 use Alliteration where two consonant sounds are next to each other in the same verse.

      Bright Star, Would I Were Stedfast as thou art Summary

      • 0

    You must login to add an answer.

    Need An Account,