Structural Devices in Poems
Repetition of initial consonant sounds (e.g. "dark and deep")
Alliteration
A feeling or emotion- a thing that you can not see. eg: happiness, anxiety, enthusiasm, hatred.
Opposite of "Concrete"
What is an abstract noun?
Using an object or action to represent a deeper meaning
Symbolism
Words that imitate sounds (e.g. "buzz," "crash," "whisper")
Onomatopoeia
"Reacher was as strong as a Mountain."
Simile
Language which causes an emotional response in a reader
What is emotive language?
Exaggeration for effect (e.g. "I've told you a million times")
Hyperbole
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses
Imagery
"Reacher was a loaded gun—silent, steady, and always one twitch away from action."
Metaphor
What is a Refrain?
Refrain A repeated line or group of lines, often like a chorus
A figure of speech that puts two opposite words together. Two opposite words that touch each other. ALWAYS a short phrase
For example:
Jumbo Shrimp
Deafening silence
Oxymoron
Saying the opposite of what is meant, often for humorous or emphatic effect
Irony
The poet’s attitude toward the subject
Tone
"Reacher moved with a violent calm, each step silent but full of threat."
Oxymoron
What is Enjambment
Enjambment- When a line runs over into the next without punctuation
Builds suspense by hinting at future events.
Foreshadowing
Alternative words that mean the same
Synonyms
A reference to another work, person, or event
Allusion
“Reacher took care of the problem.”
Euphemism
What is Caesura
Caesura- A pause in the middle of a line (e.g. "To be, or not to be— that is the question.")
A tale or story used by composers to illustrate or introduce a particular point.
What is an anecdote?
A mild or indirect term used in place of a harsher expression.
To soften bad news
To talk about taboo subjects
To hide harsh realities
To be polite and avoid hurting feelings
Euphemism
Two contrasting ideas or objects that sit near each other. Highlights differences or hidden truths.
Don’t have to be opposites - they can be, but they often aren’t. They also don’t have to be directly next to each other in the text. We often find a continuous __________ running through a story, such as two characters who act in opposing ways to each other.
Juxtaposition
“Reacher could break a man with a stare alone.”
Hyperbole