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poetry terms
Term | Definition |
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hyperbole | an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally |
allusion | when writers make a reference to famous books, art, songs, etc |
rhyme | the ending of words sounding the same |
metaphor | a comparison between two things The comparison helps you understand the thing being described |
alliteration | the beginning of words sounding the same. poets use ____ to create rhythm and beats within their poems. |
sensory language | using words to describe the 5 senses |
onomatopoeia | we use when we want to add sound effect in writing. |
simile | a comparison of one thing and another using like or as. |
personification | when you describe a thing with human descriptions |
repetition | when poets repeat the same word of phrase over and over |