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Reading Poetry
Unit 2 Reading Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alliteration | the repetition of the same consonant sound, usually at the beginning of a word |
| figurative language | language that makes a comparison beyond its literal meaning |
| free verse | a form of poetry with no set rules for rhythm or rhyme |
| hyperbole | a figure of speech that uses exaggeration for effect |
| iambic pentameter | a form of poetry with five sets of one unstressed syllable in each line |
| metaphor | a comparison of two unlike things without a connecting word |
| meter | a unit of rhythm in poetry |
| onomatopoeia | a word that imitates or suggests the sound of the word itself |
| personification | a literary device that gives human qualities to inanimate objects and animals |
| rhyme | the repetition of a vowel sound or syllable |
| rhyme scheme | the pattern of rhyme in a poem |
| rhythm | the pattern of sounds in a poem |
| simile | a comparison of two unlike things joined with a connecting word such as like, as, than, or resembles |
| stanza | a unit of writing in poetry made up of multiple lines |
| symbol | something that represents something other than its literal meaning |
| theme | the lesson of the poem; the author's message to the reader |
Created by:
Beth Butterfield
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