The poet has employed many poetic devices in the poem. For example, "Clashed his tail like iron in a dungeon"-the poetic device here is a simile. Can you, with your partner, list some more poetic devices used in the poem?



Lines



Poetic Device



1. And the little yellow dog was sharp as Mustard



Simile



2. Mouth like a fireplace



Simile



3. Chimney for a nose



Metaphor



4. Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears



Simile



5. Mustard was as brave as a tiger in a rage



simile



6. But up jumped Custard snorting like an engine



Simile



7. Clashed his tail like irons in a dungeon



Simile



8. He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm



Simile



9. Belinda giggled till she shook the house



Personification



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