What are the important facts I should know about "The Duel" by Eugene Field?

Whenever one is
studying poetry, they need to be sure to understand the devices of a poem. Eugene Field's poem
"The Duel" contains many different poetic devices.

: Alliteration is the repetition of a consonant sound
within a line of poetry. Alliteration is, typically, used to create a "sing-song"
melody. The use of alliteration within the line adds to the sing-song effect seen
throughout.Alliteration appears in the second line with the repetition of the "s"
sound.

Side by side on the table sat;