Write a poem of your choice and briefly explain the poetic devices used in it.
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the rhyme scheme in the 1st, 2nd and 4th lines is AABA. These are the wordings said by her mother. The poetic device metaphor is used in the poem in the 2nd, 4th and 6th stanzas, where Amanda compares herself to the mermaid, an orphan in the street and finally with Rapunzel.
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Poetry can follow a strict structure, or none at all, but many different types of poems use poetic devices. Poetic devices are tools that a poet can use to create rhythm, enhance a poem's meaning, or intensify a mood or feeling. These devices help piece the poem together, much like a hammer and nails join planks of wood together. Some of these devices are used in literature as well, but for the sake of clarity, we will look at all of these devices through the lens of poetry.