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Santa Claus by Banjo Paterson: poem analysis

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This is an analysis of Santa Claus by Banjo Paterson.

"HALT! Who goes there?” The sentry’s call
Rose on the midnight air…

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Structure

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  • Stanzas: 5
  • Lines: 36

Repeated words/phrases

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Anaphora

the, advance, from, a

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