

Anaphora: It means to repeat certain words or phrases in successive verses, such as “I do not like” or “Would you like” or “Would you eat.”.

Analysis of Literary Devices Used in Green Eggs and Ham However, the use of repetition and refrain shows that children are made to learn these lessons to apply in their lives. This shows understanding as well as decision-making skills. Although it just shows the refusal of a child, it actually shows how a person continues sticking to his stance or position. He states that he does not like this food, that he would not eat it, and that he does not want it in any packaging. These are just the thoughts of a child who could be irritated. Although it seems that this poem is a conversation, it is just the thoughts of a single person who is Sam, and yet it is not a monolog. Major Themes in “Green Eggs and Ham”: Refusal, understanding, and final decisions are major themes of this poem.Nothing could be done to move the speaker. The main theme is that he does not like to have them. Therefore, it shows that the speaker does not want to have green eggs or ham, disregarding the place, taste, company, packing, or venue. As the title of this poem suggests that it is about green eggs and ham, but it also shows that green eggs do not exist.

