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Poetry Terms
Lit./L.A.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Poetry | Words that describe something |
| Rhythm | Sounds of words that end with the same sound |
| Repetition | The use of something over and over again |
| Stanza | A paragraph of poetry |
| Metaphor | A word that is described without using like or as |
| Personification | When something gets human abilities thats not a human |
| Simile | Something is compared with like or as |
| Symbol | Stands for or represents something |
| Alliteration | A repeated use of sounds |
| Repetition | The use of a same word |
| Assonance | Repetition sound of a vowel |
| Consonance | Agreement between opinions or actions |
| Onomatopoeia | Words that imitate sounds |
| Rhyme | A form of poetry that rhymes |
| Meter | A rhythmical poem |
| Narrative Poetry | A poem told by a narrator |
| Haiku | A poem with lines that have 5-7-5 symbols |
| Free Verse | Whatever you want to write in a poem |
| Lyric Poetry | A poem that is like a song |
| Ballads | Short Stanza's that are narrated |
| Concrete Poem | A poem that tries to create a image in your head |
| Limericks | A funny poem |
| Rhyming Couplets | A two line poem that has the same meter |