Cycle 2, Lesson 1 - Poetry Vocab

Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in their writing. It can greatly affect the tone, mood, and meaning of a text.

diction

Figurative language is when words are used in a way that goes beyond their literal meaning to create special effects or feelings. This includes metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole.

Figurative Language

Grammar is the set of rules that govern how words are used to form sentences in a language. It includes rules for word order, verb tense, punctuation, and more.

Grammar

A line in poetry is a single row of words that may or may not form a complete sentence. Lines are the building blocks of a poem and can vary in length and structure.

line

Meter in poetry is the rhythmic structure of a verse, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. It gives the poem a musical quality and can enhance its meaning and emotional impact.

meter

Poetic form refers to the structure and style of a poem, including its length, rhyme scheme, meter, and stanza arrangement. Different forms include sonnets, haikus, free verse, and more.

poetic form

Rhyme in poetry is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines or within lines. It creates a musical effect and can enhance the poem's rhythm and mood.

rhyme

Rhythm in poetry is the pattern of sounds created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables. It gives the poem a flow and can evoke different emotions or moods.

rhythm

A stanza in poetry is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space. Stanzas function like paragraphs in prose, organizing ideas and contributing to the poem's structure.

stanza

Syntax in poetry refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences. Poets often play with syntax to achieve specific effects, such as emphasizing certain words or creating a particular rhythm.

syntax

Match

Match the following

• diction

• figurative language

• grammar

• line

• meter

The words or type of language an author

The words or type of language an author

A system of language and rules used to f

Words in a poem, considered the basic un

A pattern of beats or accents that helps

• The words or type of language an author

• The words or type of language an author

• A system of language and rules used to f

• Words in a poem, considered the basic un

• A pattern of beats or accents that helps

Match

Match the following

• poetic form

• rhyme

• rhythm

• stanza

• syntax

 arrangement of the words and lines in a

Words with similar and repetitive sounds

Pattern of un/stressed pattern in a line

lines set apart from other groups

arranging words and phrases for meaning

•  arrangement of the words and lines in a

• Words with similar and repetitive sounds

• Pattern of un/stressed pattern in a line

• lines set apart from other groups

• arranging words and phrases for meaning