This question is based on Literary Principles.
'Still stand stubborn
To stones that strangle the dawn,
Still stand stubborn
To stones that maim the morn,
still stand stubborn
To stones that assail the sun'
Atukwei Okai, 'Sunset Sonata'
The dominant literary device employed in the above passage is

TutorPee

3 years ago

come on, it's repetition, though both are dominant

chaizzy

2 years ago

it is repition

Myschool Angela

2 years ago

While repetition is present in the passage, the more prominent and distinctive feature is the alliteration. The title of the poem, "Sunset Sonata," also exhibits alliteration with the repeated "s" sound and this reinforces the stylistic choice of the poet.