What are the poetic devices used in the poem Coal?

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   Radhika

   2023-09-17T16:00:09+05:30Added an answer on September 17, 2023 at 4:00 pm

   1. Repetition: Line 5 and 6 shows repetition of “how a” in the poem.
   2. Alliteration: In line 2, “black” and “being” are two words with the same consonant sound in the same verse.
   3. Simile: “As a Diamond” is the use of simile in this poem.
   4. Enjambment: Enjambment can be seen in the poem in lines 16 to 22.
   5. Metaphor: “Coal” and “Stapled wagers” are examples of metaphor used in this poem.
   6. Personification: The first 3 lines of the poem are personified.

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