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poetic technqiues
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| alliteration | where similar sounds are placed at the beginning of words that are near each other |
| metaphor | a figure of speech which describes something by saying it is something else - without using the words 'like' or 'as' |
| enjambment | the continuation of a sentece of poetry over multiple lines |
| imagery | the name given to elements of a poem that create pictures and images in your head |
| personification | attributing human ideas or actions to non human objects |
| simile | a comparison that states two things are like each other - using the words 'like' or 'as' |
| symbol | an object, person, colour, or action that stands for a deeper, hidden idea beyond its literal meaning |