Choose two examples of sound device usage - define the term and discuss how it enhances the meaning of the poem.
1. Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words in close proximity. An example of alliteration can be found in the poem "Sea Fever" by John Masefield: "And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by." The repetition of the "s" sound in "ship" and "star" draws attention to the image of the ship sailing under the stars, emphasizing the speaker's longing for the freedom of the open sea.
2. Onomatopoeia: Onomatopoeia is a sound device in which the word sounds like the noise it represents. An example of onomatopoeia can be found in the poem "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe: "How they clang, and crash, and roar!" The use of words that mimic the sounds of bells ringing enhances the auditory experience of the poem, creating a vivid and immersive depiction of the bells' tumultuous ringing. This emphasizes the chaotic and discordant nature of the bells, contributing to the overall tone and meaning of the poem.