Question

the fish swim fast,
the fish swim slow.
the fish, the fish,
everywhere i go!

which literary device is being used here?

a. allusion
b. simile
c. repetition
d. sonnet

Explanation:

Analyze the passage

The passage is a short four-line poem:
"The fish swim fast,
The fish swim slow.
The fish, the fish,
Everywhere I go!"

We observe the words "The fish" repeated at the beginning of the first three lines, and "the fish" repeated twice in the third line.

Evaluate the options

Using Poetry Analysis, we examine the literary devices:

• Allusion: A brief, indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. There is no such reference here.
• Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as". No such comparison is present.
• Repetition: The repeating of words, phrases, or lines for emphasis or rhythm. The phrase "The fish" is repeated multiple times.
• Sonnet: A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter. This poem has only 4 lines.

Determine the correct device

The prominent literary device used in this passage is repetition.

Answer:

• (A) Allusion
• (B) Simile
• (C) Repetition (Correct answer)
• (D) Sonnet