Poetic Devices
When two or more words start with the same consonant sound
e.g. A snake, slithering slyly
Alliteration
Repeating patterns of sounds in a poem
Rhyme
The same words or lines used continuously to reinforce an idea
Repetition
A narrative poem
Ballad
what does SMH stand for?
Shaking my head
Comparing something using "like", "is" or "as"
Simile
Used to compare people, objects or ideas not using "like" or "as"
Metaphor
The use of vivid language to create a picture
Imagery
Japanese poem that does not rhyme and has 3 lines
Haiku
Who sings the song "Say So"
Doja Cat
When an inanimate object, animal or idea is given human characteristics
Personification
Where words imitate sounds
Onomatopoeia
An exaggerrated figure of speech
Hyperbole
14 line poem form made famous by William Shakespeare
Sonnet
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Stephanie Meyer
Repetition of vowel sounds (anywhere within the word) on the same or following lines of a poem
e.g. No pain, no gain
Assonance
Used to convey hidden meanings in things such as places, object and actions
Symbolism
Linking two different concepts or ideas together
e.g. feather of lead
Oxymoron
Modern style of poetry with a range of freedom
Free Verse or Slam poetry
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Baby Shark
Repeating consonant sounds at the end (and sometimes middle) rather than beginning of words
e.g.night, bright, tiger
Consonance
The rhythm of the poem itself is measured by
Meter
An unoriginal idea or scenario
Cliche
The paragraphs within a poem
Stanza
Who was the first father son duo in the NBA?
LeBron James and LeBron James Jnr.