Mention three different figures of speech in the poem the Virtue by Herbert
Three figures are described .
Apostrophe: In literature, apostrophe is a figure of speech sometimes represented by an exclamation, such as “Oh.” A writer or speaker, using apostrophe, speaks directly to someone who is not present or is dead, or speaks to an inanimate object.
The word sweet is used in each stanza. The poet addresses every different objects with same adjective, sweet. It is an impassioned address to natural object so it is an apostrophe. In the first three stanza . sweetness of the day ,rose and spring .
Metaphysical conceit: figure of speech, usually a simile or metaphor, that forms an extremely ingenious or fanciful parallel between apparently dissimilar or incongruous objects or situations.
The word bridal is used in first stanza ,is a noun meaning union or marriage.The new day's brightness makes visible everything on earth and in heaven in that sense brings the two together as a marriage does.This is an example of metaphysical conceit
Palilogia: In Palilogia some words ,phrase are used repetitively for sake of emphasis.
In the first satanza the word ‘ so' is used excessively. Or repetitively for the sake of emphasis.” So cool , so calm,so bright.”
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