Poem Types
A poem in which the first letter of each line spells out a word or message.
An Acrostic
The recurring use of a sound, word, phrase, or line.
Repetition
When there is a break at the end of the line, denoted by a comma, period, semicolon, or other punctuation marks
End-stop
A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlikely things.
Metaphor
Iamb
A whimsical, silly poem written in 5 lines. The first two rhyme with the last line, and the 3rd and 4th lines rhyme and are usually shorter.
A Limerick
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in adjacent or nearby words.
When there is a continuation of a sentence or clause over the line break, and the thought runs from one line to the next
enjambment
An exaggerated statement used to emphasize an idea or make a point
Hyperbole
A line of poetry with 4 feet.
Tetrameter
A narrative poem that tells a story.
A Ballad
The repetition of vowel sounds.
Assonance
When a poem has 4 lines of poetry.
Quatrain
A reference to a well-known story, person, or idea.
Allusion
Trochee
Poetry which does not have rhyme or have a regular rhythm; common due to its lack of rigid structure.
Free Verse
Correspondence of sounds between words, or the ending of words
Rhyme
When there is a strong pause or stop within the line of poetry
Caesura
When incongruous or contradictory terms appear side by side.
Oxymoron
A line of poetry with 6 feet.
Hexameter
A pastoral or lyrical poem of 19 lines with only two rhymes repeated throughout.
Villanelle
The repetition of consonant sounds, anywhere within the words
Consonance
Two lines of poetry that often rhyme together.
Couplet
Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
Anaphora
A foot consisting of two short or unstressed syllables followed by one long or stressed syllable.
Anapest