Poetic devices for CHSE Class12

•A Creative Guide to Poetic Devices•

In the world of words,poetic devices play,  
Helping us express in a better way.  

A simile compares with grace and ease,  
Two different things with shared qualities.  
"Her laughter is like music, sweet and clear,
A melody that everyone loves to hear."  

A metaphor does the same, but beware,
No “like” or “as” will be found there.  
"Time is a thief that steals our days,  
Leaving memories in a haze."  

Alliteration’s the repetition of sounds, so neat,  
At the start of words, where they rhythmically meet.  
"Sunny skies shine over the shimmering sea,  
Sailing swiftly, so serene and free."

For Assonance vowels repeat and softly play,  
A musical rhythm that won’t fade away.  
"The moonlit pool cools the noon’s heat,  
As gentle tunes soothe weary feet."  

Personification gives things a voice,a heart,a soul 
Turning lifeless objects into something whole.
"The moon danced brightly in the midnight sky,
While the stars winked,as time passed by."

Onomatopoeia brings sounds to light,  
With buzz and clang that feel just right.  
"The thunder roared as the raindrops splashed,  
While the kettle hissed as the water crashed."  

A deliberate overstatement, bold and grand,  
An extravagant exaggeration is called Hyperbole, as planned.  
"The line was so long, it stretched to the moon, 
I waited for hours, yet still not soon!"  

Metonymy is a language's clever trick,  
When “The throne” speaks, it's the power's shining height, we pick.  
"The pen” for thought, “the sword” for war's advance,  
"Bollywood” for film, with fame in trance."  

Two contradictory words are joined in flair,  
An oxymoron is crafted with great care.  
"Forgiveness, the noblest revenge to seek,  
He looks like a living death, broken and weak."  

An allusion brings to mind a tale that’s known to some,  
A hidden meaning, where the words come from.  
"Giligan's prayer for rest, a cry from deep within,  
Echoes the Bible’s promise to begin."  

In irony, the speaker's words may bend,  
Saying one thing, while meaning the opposite end.  
"With his usual punctuality, to the class he came, After the teacher had called every name."  

Imagery paints with words so bright,  
Creating worlds within our sight.  
"The harvest fields sway, golden and bright,  
Under the sun’s mellow light."  

Repetition makes ideas stay,  
By saying them again in a catchy way!  
"Rise and shine, rise and shine,  
A brand-new day, it's time to climb."  

Parallelism focuses on repeating a style,  
Giving words a flowing file.  
"She came, she saw, she conquered all,  
Fearless, bold, yet kind to all."  

These tools give words a special glow,  
Making ideas come alive and flow.  
So when you write, use them with care,  
To paint a picture, rich and rare.  

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1.Simile: A comparison between two dissimilar objects using "like" or "as".
Example: He fought like a lion in battle.

2.Metaphor: A direct comparison without using "like" or "as".
Example: The classroom was a jungle during recess. 

3.Alliteration:The repetition of the same sound at the start of words.
Example:Pratyasha's perfect paintings pleased the people.

4.Assonance:The repetition of vowel sounds in words close together. 
Example: The blue moon shone through the gloomy room.

5.Personification:Giving human qualities to non-living things.
Example: The flowers danced in the breeze.

6.Onomatopoeia:Words that imitate natural sounds.
Example: The bees buzzed around the blooming flowers.

7.Hyperbole:An exaggeration to emphasize something.
Example: I waited in line for an eternity!

8.Metonymy:Using a related word to refer to something else.
Example:  Lend me your ears! 

9.Oxymoron:A phrase combining two opposite words.
Example: - The deafening silence filled the room.
 - She was clearly confused by his words. 

10.Allusion:A reference to a famous person, event, or work of literature.
Example:  He met his Waterloo in the final exam.

11.Irony :Saying the opposite of what is meant, often for humor or sarcasm.
Example: - The fire station burned down last night.
 - “Nice weather we’re having,” he said during a storm.

12.Imagery :Using vivid descriptions to appeal to the senses.
Example: - The aroma of fresh bread filled the air. 
- The icy wind bit my face.  

13.Repetition:Repeating words or phrases for emphasis.
Example:  The waves crashed and crashed against the shore.

14.Parallelism:Using the same grammatical structure to create rhythm and balance.
Example: - Easy come, easy go.  
- He is smart, funny, and brave.


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