Symbolism - Poem

Symbolism is another poetic device which is used to represent or recall something else possessing similar qualities, especially an object representing an abstract thought or quality. In "Ode to the west wind", the west wind is symbolic of both death and rebirth.

"Ode" is an elaborately structured lyrical poem praising and glorifying an individual, commemorating an event, or describing nature intellectually, rather than emotionally. Odes were originally songs, performed to the accompaniment of a musical instrument.