Question

What poetic device is being used in these lines from the poem "Chicago"?

Stormy, husky, brawling,
City of the Big Shoulders:

A. structure
B. allusion
C. apostrophe
D. imagery

Answer 1

The poetic device being used in the first line ‘Stormy, husky, brawling is imagery while ‘City of the Big Shoulders’ is allusion.  

Answer: B) Allusion and D) Imagery

Explanation

Imagery is a poetic device that is used to give the reader a detailed description of the setting of the poem.

This device helps in setting the imagination of the reader.

Here ‘Stormy, husky, brawling’ brings the image of a busy and noisy atmosphere.

Allusion is a poetic device used to bring the name of something through an indirect reference.

Here ‘City of the Big Shoulders’ gives an indirect calling to hard-working city.