Poetry Terms Flashcards

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rhythm

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the beat and pace of a poem.

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stressed syllables

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the emphasis that falls on certain syllables and not others.

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unstressed syllables

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the emphasis that falls on certain syllables and not others.

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refrain

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a line or group of lines that regularly repeat.

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couplet

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a unit of poetry containing two lines of verse that form a singular thought or idea.

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internal rhyme

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the repetition of syllables, typically at the end of a verse line.

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Free verse

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any form of poetry that does not rely on consistent patterns of rhyme and meter.

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Imagery

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any part of a poem or other literary work that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell) in a way that creates a vivid and emotionally resonant picture for readers.

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Iambic

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the pattern of a poetic line made up of iambs (iamb is a metrical foot of poetry consisting of two syllables).

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Iambic pentameter

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a line of verse composed of ten syllables arranged in five metrical feet (iambs), each of which consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.