Poetry Terms
Repetition of sounds in words appearing close to each other
Rhyme
A group of lines forming a unit in a poem (the "paragraphs" of the poem)
Stanza
A figure of speech using like/as to compare unlike things
Simile
A poem in which the first letter of each line spells out a word/message
Acrostic
Words and phrases that imitate sound
BOOM! Crash! Bark!
Onomatopoeia
A form of literary expression organized into LINES and STANZAS
Poetry
The repeated use of a sound, word, or phrase
Rhyme
A comparison of two unlike things NOT using like/as
Metaphor
A poem that creates a shape/picture of the subject of your poem
Concrete
Giving human characteristics to a non-human subject
"The leaves danced in the wind"
Personification
Rhyme that occurs at the end of the line
End Rhyme
A pattern formed by the end rhyme in a poem.
star A
are A
high B
Sky B
Rhyme Scheme
Expression/saying NOT to be taken literally
"Break a leg"
5-7-5 Syllable Structure Format
Typically used for nature/seasons
Haiku (2 characteristics)
Poetry not written in regular, rhythm-like pattern
Free Verse Poem
Rhymes that occur in one singular line
"My dog ran over to the log"
Internal Rhyme
Denoted by a punction mark at end of line (comma, semicolon, hyphen)
End-stopped Line
The central idea of a work. It may be stated or unstated.
Theme
A lyrical poem that expresses admiration, glorification, or tribute
Ode
A poem with a plot, characters, setting, and conflict (Tells a story)
Narrative Poem
Two lines, back to back, that rhyme
Rhyming Couplet
The continuation o a sentence/clause over a line break, the thought runs from one line to the next
Enjambment Line
The author's feeling toward something - look at word choice to determine
Tone
A poem that expresses thoughts and feelings of a speaker, often in very musical verse.
Lyric Poetry
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
"Sally sells sea shells down by the sea shore"
Alliteration