Question

What poetic device is used in Poe's " The Raven," "surcease of sorrow- sorrow for the lost Lenore?"

Answer 1

The poetic device used is alliteration because of the repetition of the first letter in each word throughout the line.

Answer 2

Answer:

1) alliteration — refer to: "surcease of sorrow—sorrow.." ; AND:
"lost Lenore" .

as well as:

2) repetition — refer to: "sorrow — sorrow..." .
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