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Poetry Terms
different terms in poetry defined
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anapest | A metrical foot of three syllables. Two unstressed followed by one stressed. |
| Ballad | Poem that tells a story similar to a folk tale that has often been repeated. |
| Blank verse | Poetry that is written in free form. |
| Couplet | Pair of lines that are the same length and rhyme. |
| Hyperbole | A figure of speech in which great exaggeration is used to create emphasis. |