What are the poetic devices used in the poem?

Answer 1

Rhyme scheme and metaphor are the two poetic devices in William Wordsworth's poem "Memory." The poem uses a rhyme scheme of abab. The metaphor is of a pencil being compared to memory. The speaker says that the "pencil" of memory often softens the edges or changes the memory slightly in order to make the memory more pleasant.

Answer 2

Bryant uses personification quite a bit when referring to some things in nature... there are also some biblical references well, like in line 46-47: "the planets, all the infinite host of heaven, Are shining on the sad abodes of death."

Answer 3

Flashbacks Symbolism Dopelgangers, Arthur and Charlie, (not sure if those are the names it's been a while)

Answer 4

The literary devices used are: alliteration,simile and personification

Answer 5

to not be afraid of death