1. Alliteration: Repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of two or more words in quick succession. Example: "Pears preserving plump..."
2. Assonance: Repetition of the same vowel sound within a line or a series of lines. Example: "I am alone; this house an acre / I am whole-hearted to the core-..."
3. Enjambment: Running a sentence or phrase over from one line of poetry to the next without a natural pause. Example:
"... and every jar the same-
Pears preserving plump through autumn's change."
4. Personification: Attributing human qualities to an inanimate object or abstract idea. Example: "They wait on windowsills for winter..."
5. Metaphor: Implied comparison between two unlike things not using the words "like" or "as." Example: "This house an acre..."
6. Symbolism: Using an object or action to represent something else. Example: "Pears preserving plump through autumn's change" could symbolize preserving memories or experiences
These poetic devices contribute to the richness and depth of the poem, adding layers of meaning and creating a vivid imagery that invites readers to engage with the themes and emotions of the text.