Poetry Terms
Poetry Examples
Things that start with the letter P
100

comparing two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'

simile

100

The warden's silver keys clanked as we walked past the dark and silent cells.

imagery

100

'All children, except one, grow up.' is the first line of what classic children's novel?

Peter Pan

200

comparing two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'

metaphor

200

He is as tall as a giraffe.

simile

200

'Emperor', 'Macaroni' and 'Rockhopper' are species of which bird?

Penguins

300

when many words in succession start with the same sound

alliteration

300

Her grandma had a heart of gold.

metaphor

300

Which electric-type Pokémon is Ash's companion in the original anime series?

Pikachu

400

giving human traits to non-human objects

personification

400

That vacation cost me an arm and a leg.

hyperbole

400

By what canine name is American rapper and songwriter Armando Pérez better known?

Pitbull
500

vivid descriptions using the five senses

imagery

500

The wind howled and the moon frowned the night my brother left.

personification

500

What is the astrological sign of a person born on March 4?

Pisces 

600

extreme exaggeration

hyperbole

600

Harry hurried home to watch the football game.

alliteration

600

What is the main unit of currency of Mexico?

Pesos

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