Figures of speech in the poem Death be not proud

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1. Personification: Death is personified as having a sense of pride and arrogance in the phrase "Death be not proud."
2. Paradox: The title itself is a paradox as it suggests that death should not be proud, despite its inherent power and finality.
3. Metaphor: Death is compared to "rest and sleep," suggesting that death is simply a peaceful release from the troubles of life.
4. Apostrophe: The speaker directly addresses Death, emphasizing its lack of power over the soul and spirit.
5. Hyperbole: The speaker exaggerates Death's power by calling it "mighty and dreadful," only to ultimately undermine its significance by declaring it not to be as powerful as it appears.
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