Poetry Words

Front

Words that have the same ending sounds

Back

Rhyme

Front

A comparison using the words "like" or "as"

Back

Simile

Front

The "beat" or the regular pattern of sounds found in some poems

Back

Rhythm

Front

Words that sound like the objects or actions to which they refer

Back

onomatopoeia

Front

A figure of speech in which objects are given human qualities

Back

Personification

Front

Words in poem that have the same beginning sounds

Back

Alliteration

Front

A comparison stating that one thing IS another

Back

Metaphor

Front

Using the same words or phrases over and over

Back

Repetition

Front

"After the sun sets, the stars dance happily until morning." is an example of...

Back

Personification

Front

"Stacy Silently stood and

stared sadly at stars above."

is an example of...

Back

Alliteration