Poetry Review

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The rhythmical pattern of a poem, determined by the number and types of stresses, or beats, in each line.

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Meter in poetry

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A division in a poem named for the number of lines it contains.

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Stanza in poetry

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abab cdcd efef gg (Shakespearean Sonnets)

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Example of a rhyme scheme

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A pair of rhyming lines, generally the same length and meter, expressing a single idea.

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Couplet in poetry

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To stress parts of words and create a musical quality.

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Purpose of meter in poetry

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The representation of a thing as if it were a person. Example: "The sun crept over the hill cautiously."

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Personification

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A thing that represents a larger idea or theme. Example: "The color red represents love."

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Symbolism

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Words that sound like the things they describe. Example: "buzz," "hiss."

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Onomatopoeia

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The repetition of initial consonant sounds. Example: "silly Sally sang."

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Alliteration

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When consonants agree in words. Example: "fast," "lost."

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Consonance