1. Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, Rhyme
- Alliteration: The repetition of the 's' sound in "sitting," "strings," "small," "smiles," and "sings."
- Onomatopoeia: Words like "boom" and "tingling" imitate the sounds they describe.
- Rhyme: The words "strings" and "sings" at the end of the lines rhyme.
2. Onomatopoeia, Repetition, Rhyme
- Onomatopoeia: "Click-clack" mimics the sound of hooves.
- Repetition: "Click-clack" is repeated for emphasis and rhythm.
- Rhyme: "past" and "fast" at the end of the lines rhyme.
3. Repetition, Rhyme
- Repetition: The phrase "And I begged the little leaves to lean" is followed by "Low and together for a safe screen," creating a sense of pleading and continuity.
- Rhyme: "lean" and "screen" at the end of the lines rhyme.
4. Alliteration, Onomatopoeia
- Alliteration: The repetition of the 'b' sound in "Big-voiced," "banjos," and "bang."
- Onomatopoeia: "bang" imitates the sound of a banjo being played.
5. Alliteration, Consonance, Rhyme
- Alliteration: The repetition of the 'b' sound in "Blight," "blotch," and "blister."
- Consonance: The repeated 'l' sound in "larynx," "lung," and "liver" creates a consonant harmony.
- Rhyme: "sister" and "blister" rhyme, as do "liver" and "give her."
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of poetic devices worksheet.
