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7 Cards in this Set
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Limerick
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a 5 lined poem with 1 couplet, and 1 triplet
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Acrostic
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is a poem where the 1st letter of each line form a word when you read them looking downward.
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Alliteration
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the repetition of the initial consonant. There should be at least 2 repetitions in a row.
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Imagery
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the use of vivid description, usually rich in sensory words, to create images in the reader's mind.
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Hyperbole
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over exaggerated expression.
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Paradox
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a statement that contradicts itself.
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Euphemism
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the substitution of an offensive expression for that may offend or suggest something unpleasant.
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