Poetry Terms - Review

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Denotation

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Stanza

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One of the parts of a poem or song; a poetry paragraph.

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Rhyme Scheme

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The pattern of rhyme in a poem.

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Literal Meaning

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The actual meaning of a word or phrase.

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Connotation

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The implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Onomatopoeia

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

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.