Poetry Terms Review

Lines in a poem are:

• Paragraphs in poetry

• Single rows of words in a poem

• Sections of a poem that have the same rhyme scheme

• Parts of a poem that begin with the same letter

Stanzas are:

• A single line in a poem

• Groups of lines in a poem

• The title of a poem

• Rhyming words

Structured poetry:

• Follows specific patterns and rules

• Has no organization

• Is always short

• Never rhymes

Free verse poetry:

• Is written in complete sentences

• Always rhymes

• Has a fixed pattern

• Follows no specific rules or structure

Metaphor is:

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

• A sound device

• A type of stanza

Simile is:

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A comparison without using "like" or "as"

• A type of rhyme

• A form of repetition

Personification is when:

• Objects or animals are given human traits

• A person writes a poem

• A poem has a human narrator

• There are multiple characters in a poem

Allusion refers to:

• A type of stanza

• A reference to another work or historical event

• A sound device

• The rhythm of a poem

Symbolism is when:

• An object or action represents a deeper meaning

• Words sound the same

• Poems always rhyme

• The poet uses long words

Rhyme is:

• A type of metaphor

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• The repetition of sounds at the end of words

• A poem’s theme