Poetry Terms

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Denotation

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The literal dictionary definition of a word.

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Metaphor Example

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"The cat is a monster" is an example of a metaphor.

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What is the narrator of a poem called?

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Speaker

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Metaphor Definition

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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Connotation of 'scrawny'

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The word 'scrawny' has a negative connotation.

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Simile Definition

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

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Personification Definition

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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Hyperbole Definition

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Imagery Definition

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation.

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Alliteration Definition

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.