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Poetry Terms
Terms to help you better analyze a poem
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rhyme | words with the same ending sound |
| Rhyme Scheme | rhyming patterns of lines in a poem |
| Rhythm | the beat and flow of a poem |
| Repetition | words and lines repeated in a poem |
| Lines | a row of text in a poem |
| Stanza | a group of lines in a poem |
| Alliteration | a sentence or phrase where the majority of the words start with the same sound |
| Onomatopoeia | words that make a sound |
| Simile | comparing two unlike things using the words "like" or "as" |
| Metaphor | comparing two unlike things using the words "is" or "was" |
| Personification | giving human qualities to things that are not human |
| Hyperbole | extreme exaggeration to make a point |
| Idiom | a word or phrase that means something different from the literal meaning |
| Free Verse | a poem that is free of rules and patterns |
| Haiku | a 3-line poem that uses a certain number of syllables in each line, shows appreciation for nature, originated from Japan |
| Limerick | a five line poem that uses a specific rhyme scheme and number of syllables in each line |
| Bio-poem | a poem that tells information about a person |
| Ode | a lyric poem in the form of an address to a particular subject, often elevated in style or manner |
| Symbolism | the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. |
| Imagery | visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work. |
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Miss Mousa
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