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What are the poetic devices used in the poem Dreaming Black Boy?

What are the poetic devices used in the poem Dreaming Black Boy?
Dreaming Black BoyJamaican PoetryJames Berry

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    2. Radhika
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      • Metaphor- metaphor is used when the poet makes indirect comparison between things without using the words “like” and “as”. In the poem, the poet compares education to “tune up” machines or instruments.

      • Personification -personification is used when the poet gives nonhuman objects human-like qualities. In the poem, the poet personifies “life” and “creation” and asks them to give him opportunities to live to the fullest.

      • Allusion – allusion is used when the poet makes references to a person, event, historical time or text. In the poem, the poet makes reference to Paul Robeson, an African-American human rights activist, lawyer, singer and actor.

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