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What are the poetic devices used in the poem The Earthen Goblet?

What are the poetic devices used in the poem The Earthen Goblet?

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    1. Alliteration– It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “head to heel”, “fragrant friendship”, “flower flaming”
    2. Personification– Personification is a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were human. The earthen goblet is personified in this poem.
    3. Enjambment– It is the continuation of a sentence to multiple lines. Every stanza in this poem is an example of enjambment.

     

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