Whoso List To Hunt Wyatt uses Petrachan conceit (smile, metaphor, Hyperbole) when he writes Since in a net, I seek to hold the wind" to
convey the idea that he is pursuing an unattainable and elusive love interest. This line employs a metaphor comparing his attempts to capture the wind in a net, highlighting the futility of his quest.
Additionally, Wyatt uses hyperbole in the same line when he states, "Since in a net, I seek to hold the wind." By exaggerating his pursuit to the point of trying to catch the wind, he emphasizes the impossibility of achieving his desired end.
Overall, these figures of speech serve to illustrate the speaker's desperate and unrequited love, emphasizing the unreachable nature of his beloved.