Repetition

Definition:  Repeating lines, stanzas, and phrases in the poem.  The repeating of stanzas and lines are always the most important things in the poem.

Example:  O Captain mt Captain! our fearful trip is done,

                    The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won...

 

                      O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells;

                            Rise up-for you the flag is flung for you the bugle trills...

Significance:  Repeating the most important idea in the poem, let the readers understand what the poet wants to show.