Repeated consonant sounds in words

Adds rhythm and musicality to the poem

Examples: "cricket chirped" and "ants were amassing"

Vivid and descriptive language

Appeals to the reader's senses

Examples: "the ant in the sunbeam's smile" and "cricket's song in a primrose's heart"

Giving human characteristics to non-human things

Creates a connection between the reader and the objects or creatures described

Examples: "cricket chirped his merry way" and "ants were amassing their treasures"

Correspondence of sounds between words

Creates a pattern and adds musicality to the poem

Examples: "came the winter's cold storm" and "sang his merry song"

A comparison between two unrelated things without using "like" or "as"

Enhances the reader's understanding by evoking familiar concepts

Examples: "the cricket played all day" and "the ant worked without delay"

Exaggerated statements or claims

Adds emphasis and creates a stronger impact

Examples: "sang his merry song" and "begged him to share his store"

Repeating words or phrases

Adds emphasis and reinforces a specific idea or theme

Examples: "All summer long" and "all the winter long"

The use of objects or actions to represent deeper meanings

Adds layers of interpretation to the poem

Examples: The ant symbolizes hard work and preparation, while the cricket represents laziness and procrastination.