when something that is written means exactly what it says.

the use of the senses to evoke images. By describing something with great visual detail, the reader can "see" the sight in their mind. this is done with the sense of touch, taste, smell or sound as well.

the literal or dictionary meaning of a word.

the feelings or emotions evoked by a word. In essence, the emotional meaning of word, as opposed to the literal meaning.

a collection of lines and ideas similar to a paragraph in prose writing.

the voice or point of view of the poem. In Langston Hughes' poem, "Mother To Son", the voice of the poem is a mother, though the poet is a man.

a comparison of two unlike things which carries on throughout the poem or stanza.

a comparison of two unlike things using like or as.

giving human characteristics, behaviours or feelings to a non-human thing.

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally and used to create an effect or to emphasis.

a concrete item (a thing) is used to represent an abstract idea, thought, or emotion.

a situation or effect of an action which shows the opposite of what is intended, meant or needed.

the rhyming of words occur within a single line of poetry.

when poem lines ends with words which sound similar.

A term in writing when you use two words that sound similar to one another but, isn't a perfect rhyme.

demonstrates, using letters, how the end of lines of a poem rhyme.

a regularly repeated or regular sound pattern of accented and unaccented syllables. Number of syllables and rhyme often influence this sound device also.

repetition of particular sounds at the beginning or inside of words.

alliteration - assonance

the repetition of a vowel sound throughout a line of poetry or a stanza.

alliteration - consonance

repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning and inside of words in a sequence.

harsh mixture of sound, generally the hard consonant sounds, hard c, g, p, k, x sounds.

the use of pleasant sounding words or combinations of pleasant sounds to create a gentle, peaceful and harmonious mood.

a word that imitates or suggests the source of the sound that it describes.

to describe something by comparing it to something else.

a comparison of two unlike things.

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Poetic Terms

Term, Definition & Example

Term	Definition	Examples
literal language	when something that is written means exactly what it says.	the frog sat on the log.
images/imagery	the use of the senses to evoke images. By describing something with great visual detail, the reader can "see" the sight in their mind. this is done with the sense of touch, taste, smell or sound as well.	the red rose was perfect in its form; the soft, velvety petals curled around the core, and its gentle scent of beauty was appreciated by all who passed.
denotation	the literal or dictionary meaning of a word.	home- the residence in which a person lives.
connotation	the feelings or emotions evoked by a word. In essence, the emotional meaning of word, as opposed to the literal meaning.	home- family, warmth, safety, rest, food, boredom.
stanza	a collection of lines and ideas similar to a paragraph in prose writing.
speaker	the voice or point of view of the poem. In Langston Hughes' poem, "Mother To Son", the voice of the poem is a mother, though the poet is a man.
extended metaphor	a comparison of two unlike things which carries on throughout the poem or stanza.	Mother to Son by Langston Hughes
simile	a comparison of two unlike things using like or as.	the grade eight girl was as quiet as a mouse.
personification	giving human characteristics, behaviours or feelings to a non-human thing.	The tree was dancing in the wind.
hyperbole	exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally and used to create an effect or to emphasis.	the bag weighed a ton. (it didn't really - but it was heavy).
symbol	a concrete item (a thing) is used to represent an abstract idea, thought, or emotion.	a heart represents love, in the poem "The Eagle" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, an eagle represents strength, power, freedom and the natural world.
irony	a situation or effect of an action which shows the opposite of what is intended, meant or needed.	"Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.	It describes a sailor lost at sea. There is water everywhere (salt water), yet there is not a single drop of fresh water to drink, and even the floor boards of the ship are drying out.
rhyme - internal	the rhyming of words occur within a single line of poetry.	When Kate walked into the house, she screamed when she stepped on a mouse.
rhyme - end	when poem lines ends with words which sound similar.	Roses are red, Daises are yellow, You are sweet, And so very mellow.
rhyme - approximate	A term in writing when you use two words that sound similar to one another but, isn't a perfect rhyme.	Crane and Lame Spare and Hair Sword and Word Again and Friend	Half and Mat Tap and Hat Love and Bug
rhyme scheme	demonstrates, using letters, how the end of lines of a poem rhyme.	I'm writing a poem about a cat, He likes to wear a silly hat. He got it from the grocery store, But lost it, and can't wear it anymore,
rhythm	a regularly repeated or regular sound pattern of accented and unaccented syllables. Number of syllables and rhyme often influence this sound device also.	Was this the face that launched a thousand ships?	duh-DUH-duh-DUH-duh-DUH-duh-DUH-duh-DUH. The DUH show the accented syllables.
alliteration	repetition of particular sounds at the beginning or inside of words.
alliteration - assonance	the repetition of a vowel sound throughout a line of poetry or a stanza.	It beats....as it sweeps....as it cleans! Listen for the eee sound.	It is important to hear the vowel not see it, as vowels can make more than one sound.
alliteration - consonance	repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning and inside of words in a sequence.	Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
cacophony	harsh mixture of sound, generally the hard consonant sounds, hard c, g, p, k, x sounds.	the ungrateful cow grated the crypt walls.
euphony	the use of pleasant sounding words or combinations of pleasant sounds to create a gentle, peaceful and harmonious mood.	To Autumn by John Keats	And still more, later flowers for the bees, Until they think warm days will never cease.
onomatopoeia	a word that imitates or suggests the source of the sound that it describes.	Words related to water: bloop, splash, squirt, dribble, drip.
figurative language	to describe something by comparing it to something else.	busy as a bee, or fluffy puffy clouds.
metaphor	a comparison of two unlike things.	Mr Lam is a calculator

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