The poem employs a number of poetic devices including alliteration, assonance, metaphors and similes. These devices work together to create a lyrical, atmospheric effect which evokes the feeling of being lost in a storm at sea.
Other related questions:
Q: How do you workshop a poem?
A: There is no one answer to this question as there is no one way to workshop a poem. Some things you may want to consider when workshoping a poem include:
– discussing the poem with other people and getting feedback on what works and what doesn’t
– looking at the poem from different angles and perspectives to see what else can be gleaned from it
– trying out different drafts or versions of the poem to see what feels most effective
– breaking the poem down into its individual parts and analyze each element separately
Q: How do you scan a poem?
A: There is no one right way to scan a poem. However, some methods for scanning a poem include looking at the poem’s meter (the regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of verse), its rhyme scheme, and its stanza structure. Additionally, one can analyze a poem’s figurative language, diction, and overall meaning.
Q: What are the tools of the poet?
A: There are many tools that a poet may use, including:
-Rhyme
-Metaphor
-Simile
-Personification
-Imagery
-Symbolism
-Alliteration
-Assonance
-Consonance
Bibliography
- How to Interpret Poetry Mechanics – Pen and the Pad
- The Mechanics of Poetry – StudyLib
- The Mechanic by Diane Wakoski – Poem Analysis
- The Mechanics – a poem by D W Proffitt – All Poetry
- What is mechanic in poem
- Deciphering the Mechanics of Poetry Lesson Plan for 7th
- The Mechanics of poetry I – ppt download – SlidePlayer