Poetry Terms

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes something by saying it is something else, showing a similarity between the two.

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What is a stanza?

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A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech that gives human-like characteristics to an abstract idea or non-human thing.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same beginning sound in a series of words to create rhythm or emphasize key words.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is rhyme?

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The repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of words, often used in poetry.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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The pattern of sounds and beats in a poem, created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps the reader visualize the scene.