Question

Mention the poetic devices used in the poem" prayer before birth" by louis macneice

Answer 1

The poet repeatedly uses the poetry device assonance in the form of the word 'O' many times repeated in three paragraphs.

The poet uses imagery to describe nature such as sky, trees, mountains, birds etc.

The poet uses point of view to explain that he must have committed some sins in his previous birth.

The poet uses personification to express his fear that this human race will make him a machine some day.