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Alliteration
Alliteration happens when words that begin with the same sound are placed close to one another.
Alliteration happens when words that begin with the same sound are
placed close to one another.
Rhyme scheme
the pattern of rhyming lines in a poem.
the pattern of rhyming lines in a poem.
Irony
Irony involves saying one thing while really meaning another, contradictory thing.
Irony involves saying one thing while really meaning another, contradictory
thing.
Metaphor
A metaphor happens when one thing is described as being another thing. “You’re a toad!” is a metaphor—although not a very nice one. Metaphor is different from simile because it leaves out the words “like” or “as.”
A metaphor happens when one thing is described as being another
thing. “You’re a toad!” is a metaphor—although not a very nice one. Metaphor is
different from simile because it leaves out the words “like” or “as.”
Internal Rhyme
the rhyme occurs inside a line, such as “Let’s BEAT the HEAT.”
the rhyme occurs inside a line, such as “Let’s BEAT the HEAT.”
Imagery
Imagery is intense, descriptive language in a poem that helps to trigger our senses and our memories when we read it.
Imagery is intense, descriptive language in a poem that helps to trigger
our senses and our memories when we read it.
Meter
the number of feet in a line of poetry.
the number of feet in a line of poetry.
Simile
Similes compare one thing directly to another. You can quickly identify similes when you see the words “like” or “as” used, as in “x is like y.” Similes are different from metaphors
Similes compare one thing directly to another. You can quickly identify similes when you see the
words “like” or “as” used, as in “x is like y.” Similes are different from metaphors
Poetic Stanza
A stanza is a group of two or more lines that form a unit in a poem. A stanza is comparable to a paragraph in a prose. Each stanza may have the same number of lines, or the number of lines may vary.
A stanza is a group of two or more lines that form a unit in a poem. A stanza is comparable to a paragraph in a prose. Each stanza may have the same
number of lines, or the number of lines may vary.
Slant Rhyme
Two words are nearly rhymed but slightly different, such as “Lake” and “Fate”.
Two words are nearly rhymed but slightly different, such as “Lake”
and “Fate”.
Allusion
An allusion happens when a speaker or character makes a brief and casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event.
Sight Rhyme
Two words look alike but don’t sound alike, such as “Love” and “Jove” or “Daughter” and “Laughter.”
Two words look alike but don’t sound alike, such as “Love” and
“Jove” or “Daughter” and “Laughter.”
Allegory
An allegory is a kind of extended metaphor (a metaphor that weaves throughout the poem) in which objects, persons, and actions stand for another meaning.
An allegory is a kind of extended metaphor (a metaphor that weaves throughout the poem) in which objects, persons, and actions stand for another meaning.
Hyperbole
A hyperbole is a gross exaggeration.
A hyperbole is a gross exaggeration.
Symbolism
when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story. Symbolism can be subtle or obvious, used sparingly or heavy-handedly.
when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning
to a story. Symbolism can be subtle or obvious, used sparingly or heavy-handedly.