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What are the poetic devices used in the poem The Dunce?

What are the poetic devices used in the poem The Dunce?
French PoetryJacques PrevertThe Dunce

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    2. Radhika
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      1. Alliteration: A couple of examples would be “sentences and snares” and “teacher’s threats”.
      2. Metaphor: The phrase “blackboard of misfortune” acts as a metaphor for the rigidity of the educational system and the problems it poses for a young child.
      3. Repetition: The phrases “he says yes” and “he says no” are repeated in the poem for added emphasis.

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