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Poetry Keywords
Definitions of key words and terms for studying poetry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Poet | A person who writes a poem |
| Stanza | A verse |
| Phrase | A group of words which express an idea |
| Image | A picture in words |
| Theme | The big idea in a poem |
| Tone | The feeling or mood in a poem |
| Simile | A comparison using like or as |
| Metaphor | A comparison without like or as |
| Rhythm | The beat |
| Repetition | When words are repeated |
| Alliteration | When 2 or more words start with the same sound |
| Onomatopoeia | When a word sounds like its meaning. |
| Rhyme | When words end with the same sound |