What are the poetic devices that have been used in the poem 'Fire & Ice'?

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Here are some of the poetic devices used in the poem:

1. Assonance - Long sound of /o/ in “I hold with those who favor fire”.
2. Alliteration - Sound of /f/ in “I hold with those who favor fire”.
3. Imagery - For example, “Some say the world will end in fire” and “To say that for destruction ice, is also great”.
4. Symbolism - “Fire” is the symbol of desires and “Ice” symbolizes hatred. Similarly, “green” and “gold” are the symbol of beauty and happiness.
5. Personification - Fire and ice have been personified by giving them a mind which is capable of destroying almost anything.