Slessors poetry is distinctive in that it evokes string images by emphasising the mood and the setting of his subjects. He uses poetic devices such as personification, metaphors and sound to highlight his philosophical views on life. Slessors philosophical view is evident in the poems "North country". "North Country" demonstrates the lack of concern towards the country land enforced by loggers. It's a discovery of change from a peaceful country environment to the harsh and …showed first 75 words of 1337 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1337 total…the scenes of war, and the horror it brings with it. Through Slessors use of sound techniques in "Beach Burial" used to portray the severity of war; his strong philosophical views are exalted and the great extent of distinctiveness is revealed. Distinctive images and poetic devices are used extensively in Slessors poetry. This allows the responder to see, hear and feel the important subject matters, views and opinions which the composer is trying to evoke.