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Poetry Unit--Vocabul

QuestionAnswer
free verse verse that does not follow a fixed rhythmic pattern
synonym a word having the same or nearly the same meaning
couplet a pair of lines of verse
diamante a poem in the shape of a diamond; each line uses specific types of words
cinquain a short poem of five lines
haiku a poem written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5
analysis an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
plot the actions and events in a story
theme the central idea or message in a work of literature
stanza an arrangement of lines in a poem that form a division of the poem
thesis statement a formal statement of a supportable opinion that serves as the basis of an essay’s argument
personification a figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to a nonhuman
sensory relating to the senses—see
imagery descriptive words and phrases that appeal to the senses
embrace to hug; to take in willingly
simile a comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison is used
deferred postponed or delayed
fester to rot
onomatopoeia use of words whose sounds echo their sense
alliteration use of the same consonant at the beginning of a word in a line of verse
metaphor a comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison is not used
equivocal subject to two or more interpretations; open to question
barren empty
reverently with feelings of deep respect or devotion
succulence the state of being juicy and tasty
banish to drive away
docile easily managed
omnipotent all-powerful
dappled having spots; spotted
famished extremely hungry
daunting discouraging with fear
sleek smooth and graceful
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