Which literary device is used in this poem?
For a Lady I Know
by Countee Cullen
She even thinks that up in heaven
Her class lies late and snores
While poor black cherubs rise at seven
To do celestial chores.
a. onomatopoeia
b. repetition
c. hyperbole
d. paradox
e' simile
I know this poem uses alliteration. Is repetition like alliteration?
please
I see no alliteration here at all.
http://literarydevices.net/alliteration
Look up (in your text or on line) the other four and make sure you know what they are. Then you can decide.
I do know what these terms are. Simile comparing two things
Hyperbole using like or as to compare tow things
onomatopoeia a word that sounds like the word like Buzz
repetition repeating the same word or phrase, does this include sounds?
paradox contrary items that have some truth.
I am just looking for some guidance. I just don't want the answer.
This it was it says in my lesson regarding alliteration and Cullen
Cullen uses traditional poetic devices, including alliteration and a regular abab rhyme scheme in his poem.
Now can you help me sort this out?
thank-you
Hyperbole is exaggeration, not a comparison. Similes and metaphors are comparisons.
Cullen may use alliteration in other poems, but not this one.
I got it now I didn't understand hyperbole was an exggaration . So it's an hyperbole
The correct answer in this case would be b. repetition. Repetition is a literary device that involves the intentional reuse of words or phrases for emphasis or to create a particular effect. In the poem "For a Lady I Know" by Countee Cullen, the repetition of the words "lies," "late," and "snores" in the first two lines creates a rhythmic pattern and emphasizes the lady's perception of class difference between herself and the "poor black cherubs."
Now, to answer your second question, alliteration and repetition are similar but not exactly the same. Alliteration is a specific type of repetition that occurs when several words in a phrase or line of poetry begin with the same consonant sound. In alliteration, the repeated sound is typically at the beginning of words, while repetition can include repeated words or phrases anywhere in the poem. In this particular poem, there is no alliteration present, but there is repetition of words to create emphasis and rhythm.
"Her class lies late and snores"
You MIGHT be able to get away with saying there's some alliteration in this line, but since you need to consider all four lines, that is clearly not the answer for this particular question.
Except for your incorrect definition of hyperbole, the answer is right there in your list of definitions ... if you're paying attention!