Figures of Speech (definitions)
A comparison between two different things using "like" or "as."
Simile
What is the theme of this poem?
In your eyes, I find my way,
A compass guiding night and day.
With every heartbeat, love unfolds,
A story whispered, soft and bold.
Together, forever, our souls entwined.
Love
His words were a double-edged sword.
Metaphor
This poem uses a lot of _______.
The leaves on the ground danced in the wind.
The brook sang merrily as it went on its way.
The fence posts gossiped and watched cars go by which winked at each other just to say hi.
The traffic lights yelled, ”Stop, slow, go!”
Personification
A single row of words arranged horizontally on the page.
Line
Attributing human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities or abstract concepts.
Which line of the poem below has a figure of speech and which figure of speech is used?
Her smile is bright like the morning sun,
Chasing the shadows, inviting everyone.
With laughter that sparkles like stars in the night,
She fills the room with warmth and light.
In her embrace, the world feels like fun.
First line - simile
It was so cold, I saw polar bears wearing jackets.
Hyperbole
What is the theme of this poem?
In laughter and joy, we find our place,
A bond that grows stronger, time can’t erase.
Through thick and thin, we stand side by side,
In every adventure, together we ride.
In the heart of a friend, there’s always grace.
Friendship, relationships, community
The _____ of a poem is the underlying message, idea, or central topic that the poet explores throughout the work.
Theme
A word that imitates the sound it describes.
Onomatopoeia
What is the theme of this poem?
Through storms that rage and mountains high,
With grit and grace, we learn to fly.
Each step we take, though hard it seems,
We forge our path and chase our dreams.
In every struggle, strength is born.
Perseverance, grit, resiliency
She let the cat out of the bag.
Idiom
How many examples of onomatopoeia can you find in this poem?
The splash of waves on the sandy shore,
The buzz of bees in flowers galore.
Clap of thunder as the storm draws near,
The chirp of birds brings the morning clear.
Nature sings sweetly, we can’t help but adore.
Four
Splash, buzz, clap, chirp
The emotion or feeling that the poet is getting across to the reader.
The repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines, often used in poetry.
Rhyme.
What is the theme of this poem?
With every wrinkle, a story to tell,
Time’s gentle touch, a bittersweet spell.
Seasons may change, but wisdom remains,
In laughter and tears, we gather our gains.
Growing older, we learn to love well.
Growing older, growing wiser, aging
The sun set softly over the shimmering sea.
What is the theme implied in this poem?
You make me smile like the sun,
Fall outta bed, sing like a bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
You make me smile
Love, happiness, gratefulness
The grouping of poetic lines that are essential to the organization and aesthetic of poetry.
Stanzas
The initial consonant sounds of words are repeated in close succession within a phrase or sentence.
Alliteration
Which line of the poem below has a figure of speech and which figure of speech is used?
In the garden of hope, seeds are sown,
Where dreams take root, and courage is grown.
Life’s river flows with twists and bends,
Through rocky shores, our spirit mends.
With every dawn, we rise, reborn.
First line - metaphor
The distant sound of thunder cracked through the valley, a deep growl that resonated like a sleeping giant awakening.
Imagery
How many examples of personification are in this poem?
"Have you got a brook in your little heart,
Where bashful flowers blow,
And blushing birds go down to drink,
And shadows tremble so?"
Three
Bashful flowers, blushing birds, shadows tremble
A poem that (oftentimes) focusses on nature and has 17 syllables.
Haiku