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What are the poetic devices used in the poem Light, oh where is the light?

What are the poetic devices used in the poem Light, oh where is the light?

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    1. Metaphor: A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting that one thing is another. For example, “Kindle it with the burning fire of desire!” 
    2. Personification: Personification is a literary device in which human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects. For example, “It thunders and the wind rushes screaming through the void.”
    3. Imagery: Imagery involves the use of vivid and descriptive language to create sensory experiences and mental pictures for the reader. For example, “The night is black as a black stone.” 
    4. Repetition: Repetition is the use of the same word or phrase multiple times for emphasis or to create a rhythmic effect. For example, the repetition of the word “Light” at the beginning of the poem.
    5. Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity. For example, “thunders and the wind rushes”.
    6. Symbolism: Symbolism involves the use of objects, actions, or elements to represent abstract ideas or concepts. For example, “lamp of love”.
    7. Hyperbole: Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect. For example, “The night is black as a black stone.”

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