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POETRY TECHNIQUES
POETRY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Simile | Comparing 2 things using like or as |
| Metaphor | Says that one thing is another |
| Rhyme | Words that sound the same |
| Alliteration | Repeating of a series of consonant sounds |
| Onomatopoeia | When the sound of the word is similar to its meaning |
| Personification | Giving human qualities to nonhuman things |
| Repetition | Repeating of phrases or words |
| Verbs | A word that describes an action |
| Descriptive language | These are words that provide some descriptions of people , places and things. |
| Symbolism | This is a symbol that represents something else. |
| Imperative Command | Expresses a command that must be done |
| Hyperbole | Grossly Exaggerates something |
| Punctuation | commas , full stop, colons, semi colons |
| ceasura | a long pause |