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Poetry Terms
Glossary of Terms:Elements of Poetry
Term | Definition |
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alliteration | An allegory is a kind of extended metaphor (a metaphor that weaves throughout the poem) in which objects, persons, and actions stand for another meaning |
allusion | Alliteration happens when words that begin with the same sound are placed close to one another. For example, "the silly snake silently slinked by" is a form of alliteration. Try saying that ten times fast |