LYRICAL DEVICES IN POETRY

 

        Lyric poems are poems that usually teaches lessons. These poems do not have a specific form - no rhyme scheme; no meter. However, they use devices to give emphasis or to strengthen the message conveyed.

                The poem above by Kalidasa is a perfect example of a lyric poem which uses the lyric devices effectively.

REPETITION OF WORDS IN A LINE

• This device gives emphasis to the word thus, giving the same effect to the idea referred to. When using this device, you must make sure you know when to repeat and when not to; or ruin the fluidity of your poem.

RHYMING WORDS IN A LINE

• Putting rhyming words within a line actually gives weight to hearing. Rhyming words create certain patterns that is inviting to the one who hears it; or even those who are reading.

PARALLELISM

• This device makes use of word structure in a line. This means that two or more lines have the same parts of speech in the same exact order. Refer to the figure above.This technique give the same effect as of the use of "rhyming words within a line".

REPETITION OF LINES

• This technique gives the readers an affirmation to the poem's thesis aside from the concluding effect that it presents.