Poetry Vocabulary

Poetry Vocabulary

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

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Graphical Elements

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Uses punctuation and capitalization to create meaning or add effect in poetry. The poem may also be represented through visuals.

2.

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Rhyme

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The repetition of the same or similar sounds in poetry.

3.

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Meter

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The measured arrangement of sounds/beats in a poem, including the poet's placement of emphasis and the number of syllables per line.

4.

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Poetic Structure

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Describes the organization of words and lines in a poem. It also describes its rhyme scheme and meter.

5.

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Rhythm

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The recurrence of stressed and unstressed sounds in poetry. Depending on the arrangement, this may be fast, slow, choppy, or smooth.

6.

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Stanza

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A grouped set of lines within a poem, often sharing a common theme or idea.

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Verse

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A single line of poetry or a specific section of a poem.

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