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Poetry Techniques

TermDefinition
Allusion reference to another text/story either directly or indirectly to say a lot more than is actually said because of the ideas the allusion conjures up.
Idiom A phrase of expression that is only understood within a culture e.g. Bitten off more than you can chew - means you have taken on more work or 'things' than you can cope with.
Colloquial Language or Slang Everyday, casual often abbreviated language
Conversational Tone Tone (attitude/feeling conveyed) that emulates an ordinary discussion/conversation
Free Verse Poetry that does not have a regular rhyme or rhythm, which can seem more natural and realistic
Parody Imitation or mimicking for humorous effect
Hyperbole Exaggeration for effect
Irony When the actual meaning to be understood is different (or the opposite) to what is literally said (often reliant on tone, the audience being aware of something when the characters are not, or sarcasm)
Juxtaposition The deliberate placement of two similar images side by side to highlight the differences
Metaphor When two unlike things are directly linked to create a powerful image/idea.
Onomatopoeia when words sound like the thing they are describing (a form of sound/aural imagery)
Personification Giving human qualities to non-human things for effect
Simile When two unlike things are compared using the connectives 'like' or 'as'
Visual Imagery The use of figurative and/or descriptive language (metaphors, personification, etc.) to create visual picture in responder's mind
Created by: Sandra Druce
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