The two poetic elements present in the stanza are:
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Alliteration - This can be seen in the repeated use of the 's' sound in "Silly," "simpering," and "sideways."
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Consonance - This is reflected in the repetition of consonant sounds, such as the 's' and 't' sounds throughout the stanza.
So, the correct answers are:
- alliteration
- consonance