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poetry terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hyperbole | an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally |
| allusion | when writers make a reference to famous books, art, songs, etc |
| rhyme | the ending of words sounding the same |
| metaphor | a comparison between two things The comparison helps you understand the thing being described |
| alliteration | the beginning of words sounding the same. poets use ____ to create rhythm and beats within their poems. |
| sensory language | using words to describe the 5 senses |
| onomatopoeia | we use when we want to add sound effect in writing. |
| simile | a comparison of one thing and another using like or as. |
| personification | when you describe a thing with human descriptions |
| repetition | when poets repeat the same word of phrase over and over |