What are some common literary devices used in poetry?

Poetry often uses literary devices to create an emotional response in the reader. Some common literary devices used in poetry include metaphor, simile, personification, imagery, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and repetition. Metaphors create a comparison between two unlike things, while similes use "like" or "as" to create a comparison. Personification gives human qualities to non-human entities. Imagery creates a sensory experience for the reader. Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds, while onomatopoeia uses words to imitate a sound. Repetition emphasizes a particular point or idea. Understanding and recognizing these devices can help readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of poetry.

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