Huswifery

Literary Devices displayed in "Huswifery" by, Edward Taylor



 * **Metaphor-** Taylor creates metaphor by comparing two completely different objects,a spinning wheel and himself. (Cloth made by the wheel and himself)


 * **Rhyme**- Taylor uses rhyme to make his poem flow and be more interesting. Such as, "...this twine/ ...wind quills/...yarn is fine/...fulling mills."


 * **Metaphysical Approach**- By beginning the poem from the view point of a spinning wheel, Taylor sets the stage to transition into somthing more human based. He uses the spinning wheel, yarn, ect. to transition the poem to focus on himself and hiw will to be in "god's good grace."


 * **Symbolism-** Taylor creates symbolism by comparing the spinning wheel with himself.


 * **Stanzas-** used to organize his poetry.

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