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Questions tagged 'poetic device'

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Joana Friesen

Dec 16, 2024

Which poetic device does the speaker use in the line, “since bacchus, satan, and the hangman”?

What poetic device is employed by the speaker in the line, “since Bacchus, Satan, and the hangman”? Is it an example of allusion?

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Anonymous

Nov 04, 2024

Match each excerpt from ‘Song of Myself by Walt Whitman to the poetic device used.

Match each excerpt from "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman to the corresponding poetic device used. For example, one of the devices is A) Alliteration.