Poetic Techniques/ Devices
The poet has used many techniques to make it a lively poem.
1. Imagery
• Visual images – an image of a sleeping dog with its head between its paws.
• Auditory images - different sounds made by the sea.
2. Alliteration.
h
owls and
h
ollos
l
ong and
l
oud
s
nuff and
s
niff
s
o quiet
s
o quiet
he
s
carcely
s
nores
