Using the five senses to create a picture.

Repeating words, phrases and form.

Signify a stop in a poem for dramatic effect.

A direct comparison throughout a poem.

A repeating, consonant sound at the beginning of words.

To study a poem for a greater understanding.

To bring two ideas together to create a new product.

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Poetic Devices

Vocabulary

Question	Answer
Imagery	Using the five senses to create a picture.
Repetition	Repeating words, phrases and form.
Line break	Signify a stop in a poem for dramatic effect.
Extended metaphor	A direct comparison throughout a poem.
Alliteration	A repeating, consonant sound at the beginning of words.
Ode	A poem of tribute
Analyze	To study a poem for a greater understanding.
Synthesize	To bring two ideas together to create a new product.
Onomatopoeia	Words that mimic sound.
Stanza	Poetic paragraphs.