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Poetic Devices Analysis Worksheet

Student Name ___________________________________________________ Date ________________ Look for examples of the following poetic devices in each poem and describe their effect.

Poetic Device Definitions “The Things...” (Guest) “Dulce…” (Owen) Metaphor / Simile

Symbol

Imagery

Rhyme

Meter / Pacing

Tone

Alliteration

Consonance

Assonance

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