7th gr. poetry terms
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| the repetition of terminal(end) sounds | rhyme | ||||
| the pattern of rhyming words | rhyme scheme | ||||
| the repetition of initial consonant sounds (tongue twisters) | alliteration | ||||
| the repetition of consonant sounds or blends | consonance | ||||
| the repetition of internal vowel sounds | assonance | ||||
| the use of words whose sound suggests their meanings Example- buzz, hiss | onomatopoeia | ||||
| the beat of the poem | rhythm | ||||
| the repitition of one or more lines at regular intervals | refrain | ||||
| the repitition of phrases similar in structure Example- the sun rises. the sun sets. | parallelism | ||||
| groupings of lines within a poem | verse/stanza | ||||
| a comparison using like or as | simile | ||||
| a comparison in which one thing is said to be another | metaphor | ||||
| the use of words that appeal to the senses | imagery | ||||
| using something specific to stand for something else, especially an idea | symbolism | ||||
| exaggeration, often for comic effect | hyperbole | ||||
| the attitude of the author as revealed in his/her poem | tone | ||||
| the feeling the author tries to create in the reader | mood | ||||
| giving the characteristics of a living thing to an inanimate object | personification | ||||
| a poem that tells a story, it contains elements such as plot, setting, and characterization (like a short story) | narrative poetry | ||||
| a poem that tells the adventure of a hero | epic | ||||
| (originally intended to be sung) tells of a single dramatic episode, usually about romance, adventure, unusual characters,etc. | ballad | ||||
| poetry concerned with feelings and extremely personal experiences | lyric poetry | ||||
| poetry that uses its physical or visual form to present its message | concrete poetry | ||||
| poetry without rhyme scheme | free verse | ||||
| Japanese poetry that consists of three lines and a total of seventeen syllables. It should present a clear picture that arouses emotion or prompts thought. | haiku | ||||
| a five line nonsense poem with a definite rhyme | limerick |
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Created by:
debragolden
on 2009-06-09