1. Metaphor: Swift uses the metaphor of a "broken locket" to represent her shattered relationship: _"And I can't say "Hello" to you, and I don't know why... 'Cause maybe it's not our time, now's not our time, but that doesn't mean that it was ever our time... So don't call me up, draw the curtain closed. Silent locket, pretending I don't know it"_
2. Repetition: Swift effectively emphasizes certain lyrics by repeating them throughout the song. The line _"Forever and always"_ and _"Maybe we got lost in translation"_ are examples.
3. Alliteration: Swift uses alliteration to create a pleasing sound effect. For instance, in _"Don't call me up, draw the curtain closed"_ (consonant 'D').
4. Rhyme: The song features intricate rhyme schemes, including both end rhymes (e.g. closed- know it, curtains-pretending) and internal rhymes (e.g. time-now).
5. Personification: Swift personifies the relationship, making it feel alive and human. For example, in _"It rains in your bedroom... everything is wrong"_
6. Enjambment: The song contains enjambment, where phrases run over from one line to the next without any punctuation, creating a sense of fluidity. For example:
_"If I wanted him, I would've asked him...
To meet me here"_