Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. While it can be used in historical poetry, it is not an essential element.

Rhyme is used in historical poetry to create a sense of rhythm and flow, to emphasize important words or phrases, and to make the poem more memorable.

Iambic pentameter is a type of meter that consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables. It is commonly used in historical poetry, particularly in epic poems.

Imagery is used in historical poetry to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind, to evoke emotions in the reader, and to convey historical information in a memorable way.

The Faerie Queene is an epic poem by Edmund Spenser that uses allegory to explore moral and political issues.

Symbolism is used in historical poetry to represent abstract ideas or concepts, to create a sense of mystery or ambiguity, and to add depth and complexity to the poem.

The Rape of the Lock, Gulliver's Travels, and The Dunciad are all examples of historical poems that use satire to criticize social, political, or literary issues.

Irony is used in historical poetry to create a sense of humor or amusement, to highlight the contradictions or absurdities of a situation, and to make a point or convey a message in a subtle way.

Lycidas, In Memoriam, and Adonais are all examples of historical poems that use elegy to mourn the death of a loved one or a public figure.

Ode is used in historical poetry to praise or celebrate a person, place, or thing, to express strong emotions or feelings, and to reflect on a philosophical or moral issue.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, La Belle Dame sans Merci, and The Highwayman are all examples of historical poems that use ballad to tell a story in a traditional, narrative style.

Sonnet is used in historical poetry to express a single, unified thought or emotion, to explore a complex or nuanced idea, and to create a sense of beauty or elegance.

The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid are all examples of historical poems that use epic to tell a long, narrative poem about the adventures of a hero.

Dramatic monologue is used in historical poetry to allow a single character to express their thoughts and feelings, to create a sense of intimacy between the reader and the character, and to explore a complex or nuanced psychological state.

Leaves of Grass, The Waste Land, and Howl are all examples of historical poems that use free verse, which is a type of poetry that does not follow a regular meter or rhyme scheme.