Poets often want to communicate many things in few words. To do that, they engage in certain techniques that communicate on several levels. One of these "poetic devices" is simple and effective: repetition. Repetition of a sound, syllable, word, phrase, line, stanza, or metrical pattern can add or provide structure, meaning and emotion to the writer's message.d
For example, rhyming is the repetition of sound: race, face, pace, lace
Alliteration is repeating sounds at the beginning of words: big brown bear
There are three poems posted that feature repetition on many levels: The Charge of the Light Brigade, Alone, and Pantoum of the Great Depression. Each poem also has a related video. Choose at least two poems to read so you can learn about repetition. Then feel free to explore some of the other posts linking repetition to oratory and advertising. Finally, don't forget to do the assignment! Instructions on replying to the post are included there. Have fun exploring!
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