Read the following literary passage. Answer Questions:-

No Man is an Island

No man is an island,
Entire of itself,
Every man is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
if a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manor of the friend's
Or of thine own were:
Any man's death diminishes me,
Because I am involved in mankind,
and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;
It tolls for thee.

What is the name of the poetic device when there is a repetition of words/phrases at the beginning of successive lines?

Anaphora

The correct answer is Option (3) - Anaphera

• Metaphor

  • A metaphor is a figure of speech where one thing is described as being another to imply a resemblance without using "like" or "as."
  • Example from the poem: "No man is an island" is a metaphor, comparing a person to an island to signify isolation.

• Simile

  • A simile is a comparison between two things using "like" or "as."
  • Example: "As bright as the sun" is a simile.
  • This device does not appear in the given poem.

• Anaphora

  • Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or lines to emphasize a point or create rhythm.
  • Example from the poem: "As well as if" is repeated at the beginning of successive lines, demonstrating anaphora.

• Hyperbole

  • Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement used for emphasis or effect and not meant to be taken literally.
  • Example: "I’ve told you a million times" is a hyperbole.
  • The poem does not employ hyperbole as its tone is reflective and solemn, not exaggerated.