Question

Name the poetic device used in the below lines. Also state the line.
*But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.*

Answer 1

Personification : The bird is given human like qualities by using *he*.

Alliteration : In /sh/ sound in shadow shouts.

Auditory imagery : In lines *throat to sing*.

Metaphor : *Caged bird* is the metaphor of African Americans and their captivity in the social norms.

Symbol : The *caged bird* is a symbol of imprisonment, while his song is a symbol of freedom.