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20 Cards in this Set
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alliteration
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repitition of the same or very similar consonant sounds usually at begining/ends of words close together in a poem
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approximate rhyme
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when words repeat some sounds but dont rhyme completley
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assonance
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repitition of similar vowel sounds that are followed by different consonant sounds esp. in close together word in poem
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ballad
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song that tells a story
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catalog poem
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poem bringing together rellated items/images and presents them almost in list format
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cliche
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term or phrase that seems almost overused/worn out
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couplet
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two consecutive lines of poetry that rhymes
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end rhyme
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rhymes occuring at the end of rhymes
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epic
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long story told in elevated language, which relates the deeds of a larger than-life hero who embodles the values of a particular society
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extended metaphor
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metaphor that developed over several lines and extends extensive detail
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figurative language
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language that is not meant to be interpreted literally
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free verse
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poetry that does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme
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haiku
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japenses verse form consisting of three lines and usually 17 syllables
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hyperbole
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figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion or to create a comic effect
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iambic pentameter
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line of peotry consisting of five iambs -iamb = unstressed syllable/stressed syllable
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imagery
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language that appeals to the senses especially the sense of sight; words that paint a picture
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internal rhyme
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rhymes occuring within the same line
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limerick
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5 line poem with rhyme scheme aabba,usually humorous, sometimes vulgar
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lyric poetry
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poetry aimed at expressing a speakers emotions and thoughts, doesn't focus on telling a story
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metaphor
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comparing one thing to another w/o usong like or as. states that one thing is another
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