Elements of Poetry

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A ______ is a set of lines in a poem, set apart from other sets of lines by space. The break/space between _____ generally indicates a pause between thoughts, concepts, or actions.

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Stanza

Front

The overall feeling the poem creates. For example, the ______ or ______ can be playful, sad, lonely, angry, or joyful.

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Tone/Mood

Front

Refers to a place where a line of poetry ends, unguided by traditional punctuation conventions. ________ are important in poetry because they so often affect meaning.

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Line Break

Front

In most poems, the lines are written according to patterns of rhythm. Poetic ______ is rhythm that can be measured in poems.

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Meter

Front

The ______ is the main idea that the writer of the poem wishes to convey to his/her readers. It is the author's message.

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Theme

Front

Repeating words or phrases to create a rhythm or set a mood are called ______.
Examples: "The water dripped, dripped, dripped from the leaky faucet."
"Tap! Tap! Tap!"

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Repetition

Front

Words that have the same ending sounds within a line of poetry are called ______.
Examples: "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak, and weary,"
"While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping."

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Internal Rhyme

Front

Words that rhyme at the ends of two or more lines of poetry are called ______.
Example: "The girl walked down the street.
She was looking for something to eat."

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End Rhyme

Front

The repetition of words with the same beginning sounds is called _______.
Example: "Polly planted plenty of pretty pansies."

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Alliteration

Front

Words that sound like the objects or actions they refer to are called ______.
Examples: "A pesky mosquito buzzed around my head."
"Clank!, Hiss!, Bang!, Beep!, Moo!"

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Onomatopoeia