Connotation + Denotation
the literal or dictionary definition of a word
What is denotation?
a regular pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry
What is meter?
the repetition of the same or similar sounds in a poem
What is rhyme?
an idea or feeling that a word suggests in addition to its literal or primary meaning
What is connotation?
a string of words in a poem, not necessarily a full sentence or phrase
What is a line?
the pattern formed by the rhyming words at the ends of lines in a poem
What is a rhyme scheme?
the events, situations, or language that surround a particular word, phrase or piece of text that help explain its meaning
What is context?
poetic form without consistent meter, rhyme, or stanza length
What is open form?
the pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry
What is Rhythm?
a hint in the surrounding text that can help a reader infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word, phrase, or description
What is a context clue?
the particular set of rules guiding the arrangement of words and lines in a poem
What is poetic form?
the basic unit of a poem, made up of a series of lines
What is a stanza?
to examine the parts of something in detail
What is to analyze?
the organization of words and lines as well as the rhyme and meter of a poem
What is poetic structure?