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 |