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What are the poetic devices used in the poem the wanderer?

What are the poetic devices used in the poem the wanderer?

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    1. Metaphor: The ‘Wanderer’ uses various terms to refer to his Lord, such as, ‘dispenser of treasure’, and ‘gift-giver’.
    2. Alliteration: A couple of examples would be ‘custom for the courageous man’, and ‘my merits in the mead hall’.
    3. Enjambment: Throughout the poem, lines run over to the next, giving a sense of continuity to the poem.

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