Question

Why this, Why that, Why then, Why now, Why not, Why by-and-by? In these two lines the word 'why' is repeated, so it is a Figure of Speech called Repetition.

Repetition: It is a Figure of Speech in which one or more words are repeated in the same sentence. Example: Son, son it gives me a great joy.

Now, find out the lines from the poem which show Repetition.

Answer 1

• Why this, why that, why then, why now, Why not, why by-and-by?
  The word "why" is repeated multiple times for emphasis.
• He wants to know why wood should swim, Why lead and marbles sink;
  The phrase "Why" is repeated to introduce different questions.
• Why stars should shine and winds should blow, And why we eat and drink.
  The word "why" is again repeated to stress curiosity.
• He wants to know what makes the clouds, And why they cross the sky;
  The phrase "He wants to know" is repeated in different stanzas.
• Why sinks the sun behind the hills, And why the flowers die.
  The word "Why" is again repeated.