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Poetic Techniques
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rhyme | when a number of words close together create similar sounds, usually at the end of words or at the end of lines in a poem |
| Rhythm | the pattern made by the combination of long and short sounds, accented and unaccented syllables |
| Simile | a comparison often using 'like' or 'as' that shows similarities between two very different things |
| Metaphor | describing a person, place, thing or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps make a comparison or suggest a resemblance |
| Onomatopoeia | a word that imitates or mimics the sound it is describing |
| Alliteration | when a number of words with the same first consonant sound occur close together |
| Personification | giving human-like qualities or characteristics to something non-human |
| Repetition | using the same words or phrases more than once to make an idea clearer and more memorable |
| Assonance | when a number of words close together repeat the same vowel sound (but use different consonant sounds) |
| Imagery | descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the five senses (taste, smell, touch, sight, sound) |
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