In writing, a literary device refers to different techniques or devices used to give texts a special effect this includes the use of figurative language, analogies, personification, irony, satire, etc. In the case of poetry, which is form of literature written in verse rather than in prose the use of literary devices is common and include the use of rhythm, rhyme and the use of figurative language that refers to the use of words that convey a different meaning to their regular meaning including the use of simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, etc. Considering this, the one that is an example of a literary element you can find in a poem is figurative language.
