What is Poetry?
Writing that focuses more on conveying emotion and intense imagery over story. It is often carefully structed and in meter/rhythm.
What is a Rhyme?
When words end in similar sounding vowel sounds.
What is Structure?
The parts of a story and how they fit together.
What does the word Literal mean?
Real, actual, exact.
What does literally mean?
done exactly, really, actually.
What is Prose?
Writing written in standard language and in complete sentences; any form or writing that isn't poetry.
What is a Metaphor?
Comparing two unlike things by saying one is the other.
What is a Simile?
Comparing two unlike things using like or as.
What does figuratively mean?
exaggeratedly, symbolically.
What is Figurative Language?
When we mean something other/more than what is literally said.
What is mood?
The feeling that an author is trying to convey.
What is Alliteration?
When consecutive words start with the same consonant sound.
What is Personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things
What is Rhythm?
What is a line?
Words grouped together on the same plane.
What is Punctuation?
Separate sentences or parts of sentences and help organize and clarify writing.
What is a syllable?
The sound part of a word.