forms
a very short poem with three lines and just 17 syllables; does not rhyme and is usually about nature
what is a haiku?
a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry
What is Rhythm?
an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. known for writing "Romeo & Juliet"
Who is William Shakespeare?
a comparison that uses like or as to show a connection
what is a simile?
what is a lyric poem?
a recurring pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
what is Meter?
an American children's author, political cartoonist, illustrator, poet, animator, screenwriter, and filmmaker. known for "Green eggs and ham"
who is Dr. Seuss?
an extended comparison between two different things
What is an Analogy?
a poem that tells a story using stanzas of 2-4 lines and a refrain, or lines that repeat
what is a ballad?
the repeating of words or lines in poetry
what is repetition?
an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. known for "The Raven"
who is Edgar Allan Poe?
a reference to another person, place, thing, or text
what is an Allision?
a poem that includes 2 or more stanzas with similar structures; each line must rhyme with another line in the same stanza; usually a serious poem about a meaningful topic
what is an ode?
the repetition of an initial consonant sound
what is alliteration?
An American writer known for his cartoons, songs, and children's books. He styled himself as Uncle ----- in some works. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold more than 20 million copies. known for "11 of ---------------- Most Weird and Wonderful Poems"
who is Shel Silverstein?
using human Qualities to describe nonhuman things
what is personification?
a poem that has 14 lines with 10-12 syllables per line; in many -------, an idea is developed through most of the poem, and then the last 2 or six lines question that idea
what is a sonnet?
the use of words whose meaning is suggested by their sounds, such as SNAP!, CRACKLE!, POP!
what is Onomatopoeia?
an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies. Known for "I know why the caged bird sings"
who is Maya Angelou?
the use of one object or idea to signify something else
What is symbolism?