Poetry Terms

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What is a poem?

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A poem is a form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and often metaphorical language to evoke emotions and ideas.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar ending sounds in two or more words, often used in poetry to create rhythm and musicality.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting they are alike in a significant way.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to another text, event, or figure, used to draw a comparison or add meaning without explicitly naming it.

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What is a symbol in poetry?

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A symbol is a concrete object or phrase that represents an abstract idea, allowing for deeper interpretation.

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What is the form of a poem?

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The form of a poem refers to its structure, including the layout, stanza arrangement, and overall organization on the page.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.