Figurative Language
A comparison between two things using “like” or “as”
simile
space on a page not covered by print or graphics
white space
Repetition of sounds at the ends of words
rhyme
The stars were fireworks twinkling in the midnight sky.
metaphor
Words that represent a sound
onomatopoeia
A comparison between two things by making one item into another item
metaphor
a single line of poetry
verse
A pattern in the verses that you can hear through the stressed syllables when the poem is read
rhythm
The perplexed people pondered the procurement of the private property.
alliteration
Books that look like poetry books, but the poems fit together in a way to create a complete story
novels in verse
Giving inanimate (non-living)objects or animals human characteristics
personification
a group of lines of poetry
stanza
A picture in the reader’s mind that the poet creates with words
imagery
The flowered wallpaper was as beautiful as a garden in the springtime. The colorful flowers covered every inch of the wall.
simile
A metaphor that is developed in great detail and often carries throughout the entire piece of writing
extended metaphor
A grand exaggeration
hyperbole
Two rhyming lines in a row
rhyming couplet
Writing that uses one or more of the five senses
sensory language
It took me forever to finish my homework. Every teacher assigned hours of work yesterday.
hyperbole
a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference
allusion
The repetition of identical consonant sounds, most often at the beginning of words
alliteration
Regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem
rhyme scheme
The use of an object to represent an idea
symbolism
The lonely tree sat in the middle of the field, waving its limbs in the breeze.
personification
these allow the author to say more with less words
vivid verbs & strong adjectives