Poetic terms 1
What is the Defiinition of a simile
When you compare two things using “LIKE” or “AS”
ex: He was as wise as an owl
What is the definition of a Metaphor?
A metaphor is a creative way of describing something by using descriptive words. (Figure of speach)
ex: Her eyes were diamonds
What is the definition of personification?
Giving inhuman things human attributes
ex: the tree breathed
What is the definition of Repetition
What is the definition of an Ode?
A poem that is written with a purpose (for an occasion or subject)
What is the definition of: theme
The central topic or message of a story
ex: Love, sadness
What is the definition of: Onomatopoeia
The usage of words to describe sounds that are created by a living or non-living object/ entity
(Comic book words)
ex: Boom, pop , pow
What is the definition of: Stanza
A division of a poem consisting of two or more lines arranged together as a unit.
What is the definition of a End Rhyme?
A rhyme that occurs in the final words or lines of a poem
What is the definition of a sonnet?
A 14 line Poem written in Iambic pentameter or rhyming scheme.
What is the definition of: Hyperbole
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that used to exaggerate a statement to create a strong emotional response. It is often used as a figure of speech (not taken literally)
ex: My back is killing me
What is the definition of: Symbolism
The idea that words have a deeper meaning and represent something else.
ex: the colour red could symbolize anger, love, rage.
What is the definition of: Rhyming scheme
A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song.
ex: ABAB CDCD
What is the definition of Poetic Form?
The Structure that holds or gives shape to the poem
What is the definition of a Lyric Poetry?
It is also known as a song: a poem with musical qualities that expresses the speakers personal emotions and feelings.
What is the definition and an example of: Oxymoron
A figure of speech that combines words with opposite meanings.
ex: Old news
What is the definition and example of: Irony
A situation where there is a contrast between expectation and reality.
ex: *Stayed up all night watching anime* "Wow I had such a great sleep last night
What is the definition of Imagery and what senses does it use.
The use descriptive words to describe a person or object. Imagery uses describing words for all of the five senses
What is the definition and example of a Haiku?
A brief moment in time, putting 2 images together and creating a sudden sense of enlightenment
5-7-5 Syllable pattern
I went to the store
The store frightened me to death
I died in the store
What is the definition and an example or a Rhyming Couplet?
2 lines of the same length that rhyme and complete one thought.
I was craving a large cheese-burger yesterday,
I ate it as a crow flew away.
8 words each
What is the definition and an example of: Allusion
When we hint at something and expect the other person to understand what we are referencing. (saying something indirectly)
ex: Chocolate cake is my achilles heel
What is the definition and an example of : Cacophony
A blend of un-harmonious sounds. (tongue twisters)
ex: She sells seashells down by the seashore.
What is the definition and example of: Alliteration
The repetition of an initial consonant sound in words placed close together.
Larry lets lobsters lead lousy lemurs.
What is the definition and an example of a Free Verse Poem?
a poem that does not use any strict meter or rhyme scheme.
oh apples i love you
Cats cannot swim
I see dead people
It produces few notes but they are very flat