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What are the poetic devices used in the poem The Old Pond?

What are the poetic devices used in the poem The Old Pond?
Japanese PoetryMatsuo BashōThe Old Pond

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    2. Radhika
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      • Imagery – The opening phrase describes the scene as a “old pond,” implying its age, depth, and tranquilly. The peace is broken in the second line as the “frog jumps in,” adding action.

      • Juxtaposition – Tension is raised and attention is drawn in by the contrast between the still ancient pond and the frog’s abrupt move. There are several ways to understand this contrast, such as the cyclical nature of life and change or the disturbance of tranquilly.

      • Onomaetoepia – The final line, “sound of water,” is a straight translation of the Japanese phrase “mizu no oto,” which means “the sound of water.” This onomatopoeia transports the reader to the scene and captures the frog’s splash with great vividness.

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