What poetic device is predominantly used by Carl Sandburg throughout the poem 'Fog', and how does it enhance the imagery

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What poetic device is predominantly used by Carl Sandburg throughout the poem 'Fog', and how does it enhance the imagery?

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The poetic device predominantly used by Carl Sandburg throughout the poem 'Fog' is a metaphor, specifically an extended metaphor where the fog is directly personified and compared to a cat. There is no traditional rhyming scheme or strict meter, relying entirely on free verse. This metaphor enhances the visual imagery because readers can instantly connect the silent, sudden, and mysterious movements of a cat with the creeping nature of the morning fog over a busy urban landscape.

Poetry: Fog

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