Question

This is the poem this is a dark time my love.
Pm identify 2 poetic devices and show how they assist the reader in understanding the poem.

Answer 1

I read the complete poem to answer this.

This is a dark time my love. by Martin Carter

Poetic devices used:
1.Imagery
the writer is trying to create an imaginary picture in the minds of the readers.

2.Metaphor
In terms 'festival' and 'carnival' 

Answer 2

Hey mate here is your answer.....

The poem is Dark time my love by Martin Carter.

The 2 poetic devices used in the poem is...

1) Metaphor - Words like festival and carnival.
2) Imagery - As the poet imagines a lot of things that are descibed in the poem.

Hope it helps★★★★