words or sentences spoken by a character in a poem, play, or story

small part of a larger work; for example, one chapter of a novel or one paragraph of a newspaper article

to reach a reasonable conclusion based on available evidence

section of a poem; consists of a line or group of lines

blank space dividing two stanzas from each other

basic unit of a poem; together, lines form stanzas

fish eggs, an expensive and rare food considered a special treat

amphibian found in many parts of the world

horse, usually ridden by an important person or warrior

the repetition of sounds at the beginning of several words in order of near one another

note in or after the title that shous the author wrote the poem for a special person

saying the same letters, sounds, or words over and over again

words that share only the final consonant sound

excitement about something before it happens

desk lamps used by bankers; Their green shades reflected bright light and reduced strain on the eyes, something needed for people who spent a lot of time looking over numbers.

the filing system used in libraries before computers. A collection of cards were kept to tell people what books were in the library and where to find them.

an entrance way often leading into another room

used for hanging quilts and blankets once they are folded

the message of a poem or other text

the structure or appearance of a poem or text

a poem with no rhyme, scheme, or set pattern of beats

a feather, either on a bird or, decoratively, on a woman's hat.

a metaphor that continues for more than one sentence of a story or more than one line of a poem

people who support something: fans

an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally; for example, “I’ve been waiting forever” uses hyperbole to state that the speaker has waited a long time.

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Poetry

Vocabulary/comprehension

Term	Definition
dialogue	words or sentences spoken by a character in a poem, play, or story
excerpt	small part of a larger work; for example, one chapter of a novel or one paragraph of a newspaper article
infer	to reach a reasonable conclusion based on available evidence
stanza	section of a poem; consists of a line or group of lines
stanza break	blank space dividing two stanzas from each other
line	basic unit of a poem; together, lines form stanzas
leer	unpleasant look
decent	acceptable or good enough
caviar	fish eggs, an expensive and rare food considered a special treat
aardvark	small mammal native to Africa
crave	to want or wish for
lack	to be without
newt	amphibian found in many parts of the world
steed	horse, usually ridden by an important person or warrior
alliteration	the repetition of sounds at the beginning of several words in order of near one another
dedication	note in or after the title that shous the author wrote the poem for a special person
repetition	saying the same letters, sounds, or words over and over again
slant rhyme	words that share only the final consonant sound
anticipation	excitement about something before it happens
bankers lights	desk lamps used by bankers; Their green shades reflected bright light and reduced strain on the eyes, something needed for people who spent a lot of time looking over numbers.
card catalogue	the filing system used in libraries before computers. A collection of cards were kept to tell people what books were in the library and where to find them.
foyer	an entrance way often leading into another room
preside	rule over or be in charge of
quilt rack	used for hanging quilts and blankets once they are folded
content	the message of a poem or other text
form	the structure or appearance of a poem or text
free verse	a poem with no rhyme, scheme, or set pattern of beats
plume	a feather, either on a bird or, decoratively, on a woman's hat.
extended metaphor	a metaphor that continues for more than one sentence of a story or more than one line of a poem
defiance	disobedience
ease	feeling of comfort/relaxation
fraud	a dishonest act
lusty	healthy and strong
melancholy	sadness
multitude	large group
patrons	people who support something: fans
stern	strict or harsh
stricken	upset
visage	a face or the expression on it
hyperbole	an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally; for example, “I’ve been waiting forever” uses hyperbole to state that the speaker has waited a long time.
quatrain	a four-line stanza

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