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Poetic Devices
7 English
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alliteration | Repetition of beginning consonant sounds |
| Assonance | Repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds |
| Imagery | Language that appeals to the five senses |
| Metaphor | A comparison between two objects by saying one thing is another |
| Onomatopoeia | Sound words that imitate the real sound |
| Personification | Giving non-human things human qualities |
| Repetition | When a word or phrase is repeated |
| Rhyme | The use of words that sound the same |
| Rhythm | The flow and beat of the poem |
| Simile | A comparison between two objects using ‘like’ or ‘as’ |
| Symbolism | Something that represents something else |
| Subject Matter | The topic |
| Theme | Message |
| Tone | The voice created by the poet |
| Mood | The feeling created by the poet |