Question

List the poetic devices used in the poem "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers " by Adrienne Rich along with...

Answer 1

Literary Devices are verbal structures employed by writers in their works to convey message of their works in a simple and clear manner to the readers. Literary devices used rightly enhance the beauty, appeal, and impact of the literary work.

The following literary devices have been used in the poem, ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’:

Literary Device                Example

 

Metaphor                Bright topaz denizens of a world of green

                              The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band

                             (Here weight of wedding band is metaphor)

                             (her terrified hands will lie Still)

 Alliteration            Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering

                               The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band

                               (Here the sound ‘w’ is alliteration)

                                the panel that she made Will go on prancing, proud.....

Answer 2

Answer:

irony- aunt's feelings are total opposite from tigers.

hyperbole-weight of uncle's wedding band.