1. Personification:
* "The frog, he croaked, 'A charming note!'" (The frog is given human-like speech and the ability to judge music.)
* "The nightingale grew pale with fright." (The bird is attributed human emotions of fear and paleness.)
* "And when the frog began to croak, she sang a song of love and hope." (The nightingale is given human-like qualities of love and hope.)
2. Simile:
* "Her voice was like a silver bell." (This compares the nightingale's voice to the beautiful and delicate sound of a silver bell.)
* "Her voice, like velvet, smooth and deep." (Here, the nightingale's voice is compared to the luxurious and soft texture of velvet.)
3. Metaphor:
* "Her song was like a diamond bright, a jewel in the night." (The nightingale's song is elevated to the level of a precious and sparkling gem.)
* "The frog, he puffed his throat with pride." (This metaphor implies the frog's inflated self-importance, as if his throat were physically expanding with ego.)
4. Alliteration:
* "The frog, he croaked, 'A charming note!'" (The repetition of the "c" sound emphasizes the frog's coarse and crude voice.)
* "Her voice was like a silver bell, her song was like a diamond bright." (The repetition of the "s" sound creates a sense of smoothness and beauty, similar to the sounds of a silver bell and a diamond.)
5. Assonance:
* "The frog, he croaked, 'A charming note!'" (The repetition of the short "o" sound in "croaked" and "note" mimics the frog's raspy and unpleasant sound.)
* "The nightingale grew pale with fright." (The repetition of the "i" sound in "nightingale" and "fright" creates a sense of fear and vulnerability.)
6. Irony:
* The entire poem is built on irony, as the frog's shallow praise and manipulative behavior lead to the nightingale's downfall.
* The frog's self-proclaimed musical expertise is ironic, as he lacks any real understanding of music.
7. Hyperbole:
* "The frog, he puffed his throat with pride." (The exaggeration of the frog's pride highlights his arrogance and foolishness.)
* "She sang all night, her voice so clear." (The exaggeration of the nightingale's singing emphasizes her dedication and talent.)
These figures of speech contribute to the poem's humor, satire, and its underlying message about the dangers of flattery and the need for self-worth.