What are the poetic devices used in the poem Dream Variations?

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Radhika · Accepted Answer · 2023-09-14T19:36:37+05:30

Anaphora: Anaphora is repetition of a word or phrase, in this poem, the phrase “to fling my arms wide” is repeated in both the stanzas. Some words and other phrases are also repeated.
Repetition: Words like “dance” and “whirl” are repeated along with some phrases in both the stanzas.
Caesura: Caesura is the use of punctuation for a natural pause in a verse. In this poem, “Dance! Whirl! Whirl!” is an example of the use of Caesura in poetry.
Metaphor: Metaphor is an implication used to portray meaning through a word that is unrelated to the cause. For example, in this poem, “dream” is a metaphor for Black community’s happiness and equality.

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