Literary/Poetry Elements

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The poet’s choice of words and how he/she organizes them.

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Diction

Front

A mild or vague expression in place of a word that is more harsh or direct.

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Euphemism

Front

The poem is written from the point of view of 'I' or 'we'.

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First person

Front

A deliberate exaggeration. For example, ‘a big’ plate of food is described as ‘a mountainous’ plate of food.

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Hyperbole

Front

A statement or situation that has an underlying meaning that is different from the literal meaning.

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Irony

Front

A figure of speech that uses one thing to describe another in a figurative way.

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Metaphor

Front

The emotions felt by the reader when reading the poem.

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Mood

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A combination of words with contradictory meanings (meanings which seem to be opposite to each other). For example, ‘an open secret’

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Oxymoron

Front

Giving human characteristics to non-human beings.

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Personification

Front

A play on words which are identical or similar in sound. It is used to create humor.

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Pun