Poetic Devices
Life is a highway.
Metaphor
The portrayal of characters
Characterization
Shakespearean sonnet rhyme scheme
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
Personification in Romeo's soliloquy
Envious moon
Ms. Valsalan's favorite coffee chain
Starbucks
Frank flew to Frankfurt for five days.
Alliteration
An object, place, person, or idea representing something abstract in order to convey deeper meaning
Symbolism
The structure of a Kwansaba.
7 lines, 7 words per line
Friar Laurence gave this to Juliet
Vial of poison
The state Ms. Franke is from
New Jersey
I'm the Mickey to her Minnie.
Allusion
A synonym for motif; a topic, subject, or idea
Theme
Shakespeare wrote this number of sonnets
154
Light and darkness symbolize this
Incompatible difference between Romeo and Juliet
Ms. Harris' first name.
Fanon
Bang bang, there goes your heart
Onomatopoeia
The gift wrap was lilac with incredibly tiny white marigolds scattered through out it.
Imagery
"Where I'm From" by both Lyon and Perdomo made use of this poetic device
Repetition
Romeo fled to this nearby city when he was exiled from Verona
Mantua
Ms. Caruso's cat's name
Tino
Hop-scotch
Assonance
Hinting at what is going to happen later.
Foreshadowing
She wrote the famous poem, "Still I Rise" during the Black Arts Movement
Maya Angelou
This character represents both the themes of family obligation and violence in the play
Tybalt
Hawaii