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What are the poetic devices used in the poem I Cannot remember my mother?

What are the poetic devices used in the poem I Cannot remember my mother?

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    1. Imagery: imagery gives sensory impressions and lends clarity to a poem. In this poem, the poet creates beautiful images that relate to sight, sound and smell. Example- the smell of shiuli flowers floats in the air,
    2. Onomatopoeia: It is the use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Example- hum while rocking my cradle.

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