Literary Devices
An exaggeration for the sake of emphasis
Hyperbole
This type of poem may use literary devices, but does not follow traditional conventions such as punctuation, capitalization, rhyme scheme, rhythm, or meter
Free Verse
six meters
hexameter
the repetition of the initial letter , or sound in two or more words in a line
alliteration
is the author's, or poet's attitude toward his, or her subject matter
tone
repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis
repetition
U-unstressed /-stressed
iambic
eight meters
octameter
giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals
personification
does not pay attention to rhyme & rhythm, uses sentences & paragraphs, uses language which is more natural and adheres to grammatical rules (capitalization, punctuation)
prose
Words that spell out sounds; what that sound like what they mean
onomatopoeia
U-unstressed, U-unstressed, /-stressed
anapestic
six meters
hexameter
using words to create a picture in the reader's mind
imagery
is how the poem makes the reader, or the listener feel
mood
a reference to another piece of literature, or to history
allusion
/=Stressed, U-unstressed
trochaic
two meters
dimeter
a comparison between two usually unrelated things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
pays attention to rhyme & rhythm, often uses a limited number of words, ideas are written inlines and stanzas, language may be figurative and rhythmical, and may require more than one reading to be understood
poetry
an implied comparison between two usually unrelated things
metaphor
/- Stressed, U=unstressed, U=unstressed,
dactylic
one meter
monometer
a word or image that signifies something other than what is literally represented
symbolism
refers to the language of a poem, and how each word is chosen to convey a precise meaning
diction