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Unit 4 Vocabulary
Vocabulary Related to Poetry and Figurative Language
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Figurative Language | Found in poetry and descriptive writing, authors use it to appeal to the readers imagination and senses. |
| Poetry | A type of writing that focuses on the expression of feelings and ideas through the use of distinctive style and rhythm. |
| Poetic Devices | A type of style and rhythm that is used in poetry. |
| Simile | A comparison of two things using "like" or "as." |
| Metaphor | A comparison of two things without using "like" or "as." |
| Personification | Occurs when the author gives human characteristics to objects. |
| Hyerbole | Extreme exaggeration of the truth. |
| Repetition | The action of repeating something that has already been said or written |
| Rhyme | The correspondence of similar sound between words or the endings of words. |
| Rhythm | A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound |
| Alliteration | The repetition of consonant sounds within a line or sentence. |
| Exaggeration | A statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is. |
| Consonant | A basic speech sound which can be combined with a vowel to form a syllable |