Question

Write few examples of allusion and personification that can be used in a poem.​

Answer 1

Few examples of allusion and personification that can be used in a poem:

Allusion:

• "The road less traveled" (Robert Frost) alludes to the myth of the two roads in the woods, one leading to a life of ease and comfort, the other to a life of adventure and challenge.
• "The Raven" (Edgar Allan Poe) alludes to the Greek myth of Philomela, who was raped by her brother-in-law and then had her tongue cut out.

Personification:

• "The trees whisper in the wind" personifies the trees, giving them the ability to speak.
• "The waves crash against the shore" personifies the waves, giving them the ability to move and act independently.