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How cheerful he seems to grin  How neatly spreads his claws  What Is the poetic device used In this line ?  Explain your answer.

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Poetic Devices.

How cheerful he seems to grin 

How neatly spreads his claws 

What Is the poetic device used In this line ? 

Explain your answer.

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Personification. He refers to the crocodile with the word “he” rather than the word “it”. He acknowledges that the crocodile’s tears are not the result of emotional distress, but also shows how the crocodile generates them with the intention of capturing his prey.

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